2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
2 When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:2
Commentary on Proverbs 29:2
(Read Proverbs 29:2)
The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked.