King James Bible
KJVWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 29:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 29:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | |
American Standard VersionASV | When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | |
English Revised VersionERV | When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | |
World English BibleWEB | When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn. |
American Standard Version
ASVWhen the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhen just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhen the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
English Revised Version
ERVWhen the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
World English Bible
WEBWhen the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
American King James Version
AKJVWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
King James Bible
KJVWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
American Standard Version
ASVWhen the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhen just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhen the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
English Revised Version
ERVWhen the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
World English Bible
WEBWhen the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
American King James Version
AKJVWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.