Proverbs 29:2,12,26
Proverbs 29:2 The Message (MSG)
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:12 The Message (MSG)
When a leader listens to malicious gossip, all the workers get infected with evil.
Proverbs 29:26 The Message (MSG)
Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only GOD will give us justice.
Proverbs 29:2 King James Version (KJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:12 King James Version (KJV)
If a ruler hearken to lies, All his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 King James Version (KJV)
Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Proverbs 29:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 New Century Version (NCV)
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:12 New Century Version (NCV)
If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officers will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 New Century Version (NCV)
Many people want to speak to a ruler, but justice comes only from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Proverbs 29:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 American Standard Version (ASV)
Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
Proverbs 29:2 New International Version (NIV)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:12 New International Version (NIV)
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 New International Version (NIV)
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.
Proverbs 29:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption], All his officials will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Proverbs 29:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 New Living Translation (NLT)
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone rejoices when the lovers of God flourish, but the people groan when the wicked rise to power.
Proverbs 29:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When leaders listen to false accusations, their associates become scoundrels.
Proverbs 29:26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone curries favor with leaders. But God is the judge, and justice comes from him.
Proverbs 29:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.