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Proverbs 29:2

Justice

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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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 righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

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  • Proverbs 11:10

    When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

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  • Proverbs 28:28

    When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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  • Esther 8:15

    And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.

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  • Ecclesiastes 10:5

    There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

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  • Revelation 11:15

    And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

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  • Esther 3:15

    The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

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  • Jeremiah 23:5–6

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

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