Matthew Henry · Verse 2
The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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.
ASV
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
BBE
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
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