Proverbs 29:2 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

Proverbs 29:2 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 29:2 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 29:2 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”

Proverbs 29:2 — World English Bible

Proverbs 29:2 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. ”

Proverbs 29:2 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:2 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.”

Proverbs 29:2 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 29:2 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. ”

Proverbs 29:2 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 29:2 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.”

Proverbs 29:2 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 29:2 in Context — Proverbs 29

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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What Does Proverbs 29:2 Mean?

Proverbs 29:2 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 29. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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