Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:2
American Standard Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Amplified® Bible
When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan {and} sigh.
Contemporary English Version
When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.
Darby English Version
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Good News Bible
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.
King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
New American Standard Bible
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
New International Version
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.
New King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Revised Standard Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.