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.
• New International Version (NIV)When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
• 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.

Context of Proverbs 29:2

1One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed— without remedy. When the righteous thrive, people rejoice. When the wicked rule, people groan. 3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.

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 do well, a city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
• Proverbs 28:12When the righteous triumph there is great glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people hide.
• Esther 8:15Then Mordecai went out from the king’s presence in blue and white royal robes, with a large gold crown, and also a purple robe of fine linen.The city of Shushan shouted and rejoiced.
• Psalms 72:1Of Solomon. Give the king Your judgments, O God, and Your righteousness to the king’s son.
• Isaiah 32:1Behold, a king will reign in righteousness and princes will rule in justice.
• Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, days are coming” —it is a declaration of Adonai— “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign as king wisely, and execute justice and righteousness in the land.
• Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel trumpeted, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, “The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Anointed One. And He shall reign forever and ever!”
• Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares to her.
• Ecclesiastes 10:5There is a wrong I have seen under the sun like an error proceeding from a ruler.
• Matthew 2:3When King Herod heard, he was troubled, 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