KJVWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXIX. Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Here, 1. The obstinacy of many wicked people in a wicked way is to be greatly lamented. They are often reproved…