Berean Standard Bible
“When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
Proverbs 29 continues to contrast the righteous and the wicked in public life, noting how leaders affect the people they govern. This verse speaks about the mood of a nation.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
World English Bible (WEB)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
King James Version (KJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
American Standard Version (ASV)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Cuando los justos tienen el poder, el pueblo se alegra; pero cuando los malvados tienen el poder, el pueblo sufre.
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