Proverbs 29:2
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- KJV
- When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- WEB
- When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- ASV
- When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
- DARBY
- When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- BLB
- With the increasing of the righteous ones, the people rejoice; and with the ruling of a wicked one, the people groan.
- ÅB
- Når de rettferdige kommer til makten, gleder folket seg; men når en ugudelig mann hersker, sukker folket.
- OTB
- Når de rettferdige blomstrer, gleder folket seg; men når de onde styrer, sørger folket.
- B1930
- Når de rettferdige kommer til makten, gleder folket sig; men når en ugudelig mann hersker, sukker folket.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Read in contextProverbs 11:10
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Read in contextProverbs 28:28
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
Read in contextEsther 8:15
Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil I have seen under the sun— an error that proceeds from the ruler:
Read in contextRevelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
Read in contextEsther 3:15
The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.
Read in contextJeremiah 23:5–6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
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