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Proverbs 29:2
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
Proverbs 29:2 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 29:2 in other translations
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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In context
1 A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
2 When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
3 A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
4 A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
5 A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
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