Proverbs 29:2,12,16
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 29:16 The Message (MSG)
When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
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 29:16 King James Version (KJV)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall.
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 29:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
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 29:16 New Century Version (NCV)
When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.
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 29:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
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 29:16 New International Version (NIV)
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
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 29:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
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 29:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
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 29:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
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 29:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When the wicked are in power, lawlessness abounds. But the patient lovers of God will one day watch in triumph as their stronghold topples!
Proverbs 29:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.