Proverbs 29:2

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
World English Bible (WEB)
When the righteous{H6662} are in authority{H7235}{(H8800)}, the people{H5971} rejoice{H8055}{(H8799)}: but when the wicked{H7563} beareth rule{H4910}{(H8800)}, the people{H5971} mourn{H584}{(H8735)}.
Strong's King James
When the innocent become great, the people rejoice, When the guilty rules, people groan.
The F.O.G*
The F.O.G Paraphrase
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
Young's Literal Translation

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