Proverbs 29:2 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 29:2 NIV (New International Version)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 NLT (New Living Translation)
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Proverbs 29:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 KJV (King James Version)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:2 NKJV (New King James Version)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 MSG (The Message)
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:2 NET (New English Translation)
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.