Proverbs 29:2

The Passion Translation

Everyone rejoices when the lovers of God flourish, but the people groan when the wicked rise to power.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:10

The blessing that rests on the righteous releases strength and favor to the entire city, but shouts of joy will be heard when the wicked one dies.

Proverbs 28:12

The triumphant joy of God’s lovers releases great glory. But when the wicked rise to power, everyone goes into hiding.

Proverbs 28:15

Ruthless rulers can only be compared to raging lions and roaming bears.

Proverbs 28:28

When wicked leaders rise to power, good people go into hiding. But when they fall from power, the godly take their place.

Matthew 2:16

When Herod realized that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated. So he sent soldiers with orders to slaughter every baby boy two years old and younger in Bethlehem and throughout the surrounding countryside, based on the time frame he was given from interrogating the wise men.

Matthew 2:3

King Herod was shaken to the core when he heard this, and not only he, but all of Jerusalem was disturbed when they heard this news.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and a loud voice broke forth in heaven, saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our God and of his Anointed One! He will reign supreme for an eternity of eternities!”