Bible verse
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
KJV
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
ASV
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
ERV
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
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