Proverbs 29:2

Proverbs 29:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
• English Standard Version (ESV)When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
• New King James Version (NKJV)When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
• New Living Translation (NLT)When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

Context of Proverbs 29:2

1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.

Proverbs 29:2 word by word

בִּרְב֣וֹת צַ֭דִּיקִים יִשְׂמַ֣ח הָעָ֑ם וּבִמְשֹׁ֥ל רָ֝שָׁ֗ע יֵאָ֥נַֽח עָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• When the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• are in authorityרָבָהrâbâh · to multiplyH7235
• the peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• rejoiceשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
• but when the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• beareth ruleמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• mournאָנַח'ânach · to sighH584

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:2

• Proverbs 11:10When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
• Proverbs 28:12When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
• Esther 8:15When Mordecai left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.
• Psalms 72:1Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness.
• Isaiah 32:1See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice.
• Jeremiah 23:5“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.
• Revelation 11:15The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.”
• Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
• Ecclesiastes 10:5There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
• Matthew 2:3When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Commentaries on Proverbs 29:2

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2Verse 2 The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. (Compare Pr 11:10; 28:28). in authority--(Compare Margin), increased in power.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 29:2

• Rulers

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Commentaries on Proverbs 29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings