Proverbs 29:2,8,16,18,26
Proverbs 29:2 The Message (MSG)
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:8 The Message (MSG)
A gang of cynics can upset a whole city; a group of sages can calm everyone down.
Proverbs 29:16 The Message (MSG)
When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
Proverbs 29:18 The Message (MSG)
If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed.
Proverbs 29:26 The Message (MSG)
Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only GOD will give us justice.
Proverbs 29:2 King James Version (KJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:8 King James Version (KJV)
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: But wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:16 King James Version (KJV)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall.
Proverbs 29:18 King James Version (KJV)
Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:26 King James Version (KJV)
Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Proverbs 29:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Proverbs 29:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 New Century Version (NCV)
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:8 New Century Version (NCV)
People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city, but wise people calm anger down.
Proverbs 29:16 New Century Version (NCV)
When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.
Proverbs 29:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
Proverbs 29:26 New Century Version (NCV)
Many people want to speak to a ruler, but justice comes only from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Proverbs 29:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Proverbs 29:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:26 American Standard Version (ASV)
Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
Proverbs 29:2 New International Version (NIV)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:8 New International Version (NIV)
Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:16 New International Version (NIV)
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:18 New International Version (NIV)
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
Proverbs 29:26 New International Version (NIV)
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.
Proverbs 29:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Proverbs 29:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble], But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].
Proverbs 29:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
Proverbs 29:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God]. [1 Sam 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12]
Proverbs 29:26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Proverbs 29:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
Proverbs 29:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
Proverbs 29:26 New Living Translation (NLT)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone rejoices when the lovers of God flourish, but the people groan when the wicked rise to power.
Proverbs 29:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Arrogant cynics love to pick fights, but the humble and wise love to pursue peace.
Proverbs 29:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When the wicked are in power, lawlessness abounds. But the patient lovers of God will one day watch in triumph as their stronghold topples!
Proverbs 29:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When there is no clear prophetic vision, people quickly wander astray. But when you follow the revelation of the Word, heaven’s bliss fills your soul.
Proverbs 29:26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone curries favor with leaders. But God is the judge, and justice comes from him.
Proverbs 29:2 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:8 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:16 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.