Proverbs 29:2 · KJV
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in...: or, increased}”
— Proverbs 29:2
He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth {his} substance.
Proverbs 29 — Context
He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in...: or, increased}
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth {his} substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. {he...: Heb. a man of oblations}
Cross References
Proverbs 28:12
When righteous {men} do rejoice, {there is} great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. {hidden: or, sought for}
Proverbs 11:10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, {there is} shouting.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Esther 8:15
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. {blue: or, violet}
Ecclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil {which} I have seen under the sun, as an error {which} proceedeth from the ruler: {from: Heb. from before}
Esther 3:15
The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
Revelation 11:15
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become {the kingdoms} of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Psalms 72:1-7
[{A Psalm} for Solomon.] Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. {for: or, of}