Proverbs 29:2,4,6,10,12,25-27
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 29:6 The Message (MSG)
Evil people fall into their own traps; good people run the other way, glad to escape.
Proverbs 29:10 The Message (MSG)
Murderers hate honest people; moral folks encourage them.
Proverbs 29:12 The Message (MSG)
When a leader listens to malicious gossip, all the workers get infected with evil.
Proverbs 29:25-27 The Message (MSG)
The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in GOD protects you from that. Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only GOD will give us justice. Good people can’t stand the sight of deliberate evil; the wicked can’t stand the sight of well-chosen goodness.
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 29:6 King James Version (KJV)
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Proverbs 29:10 King James Version (KJV)
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul.
Proverbs 29:12 King James Version (KJV)
If a ruler hearken to lies, All his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 King James Version (KJV)
The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: And he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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 29:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
Proverbs 29:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
Proverbs 29:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
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 29:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Evil people are trapped by their own sin, but good people can sing and be happy.
Proverbs 29:10 New Century Version (NCV)
Murderers hate an honest person and try to kill those who do right.
Proverbs 29:12 New Century Version (NCV)
If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officers will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 New Century Version (NCV)
Being afraid of people can get you into trouble, but if you trust the LORD, you will be safe. Many people want to speak to a ruler, but justice comes only from the LORD. Good people hate those who are dishonest, and the wicked hate those who are honest.
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 29:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Proverbs 29:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
Proverbs 29:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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 29:6 New International Version (NIV)
Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
Proverbs 29:10 New International Version (NIV)
The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
Proverbs 29:12 New International Version (NIV)
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 New International Version (NIV)
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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 29:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
Proverbs 29:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
Proverbs 29:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 New King James Version (NKJV)
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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 29:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped, But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].
Proverbs 29:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity], But the upright are concerned for his life. [Gen 4:5, 8; 1 John 3:12]
Proverbs 29:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption], All his officials will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the LORD will be exalted and safe. Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way [of the LORD] is repulsive to 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 29:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
Proverbs 29:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
Proverbs 29:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
Proverbs 29:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD. The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
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 29:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The wicked always have a trap laid for others, but the lovers of God escape as they sing and shout in joyous triumph!
Proverbs 29:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Violent men hate those with integrity, but the lovers of God esteem those who are holy.
Proverbs 29:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When leaders listen to false accusations, their associates become scoundrels.
Proverbs 29:25-27 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Fear and intimidation is a trap that holds you back. But when you place your confidence in the Lord, you will be seated in the high place. Everyone curries favor with leaders. But God is the judge, and justice comes from him. The wicked hate those who live a godly life, but the righteous hate injustice wherever it’s found.
Proverbs 29:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
Proverbs 29:6 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
Proverbs 29:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
Proverbs 29:12 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
