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Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
Proverbs 29:2 · Geneva Bible
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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 that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
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