Proverbs 29:2 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
English ASV
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
English Amplified
When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
English EASY 2024
When righteous people are doing well, everyone is happy. But when wicked people rule, everyone is sad.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
When the rulers are good, the people are happy. When the rulers are evil, the people complain.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
English God's Word - GW 1995
When righteous people increase, the people {of God} rejoice, but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.
English KJV 1611
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
English LSB
When the righteous increase, the people are glad, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
When the just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad. But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.
English NIV
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English NKJ 1982
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
English NLT
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Everyone rejoices when the lovers of God flourish, but the people groan when the wicked rise to power.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
With good men in authority, the people rejoice; but with the wicked in power, they groan.
English Tyndale 1537
Where the righteous have the over hand, the people are in prosperity: but where the ungodly beareth rule, there the people mourn.