Proverbs 29:2,4
Proverbs 29:2 The Message (MSG)
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:4 The Message (MSG)
A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.
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 29:4 King James Version (KJV)
The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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 29:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:2 New Century Version (NCV)
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:4 New Century Version (NCV)
If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
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 29:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:2 New International Version (NIV)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:4 New International Version (NIV)
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
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 29:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
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 29:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
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 29:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
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 29:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A godly leader who values justice is a great strength and example to the people. But the one who sells his influence for money tears down what is right.
Proverbs 29:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
