Proverbs 29:2 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice, but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.

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Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

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