King James Version
Read in contextWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
All translations
Proverbs 29:2
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextWhen the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
American Standard Version
Read in contextWhen the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextIn the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextWhen the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.