Proverbs 29:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

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  • Prov 28:12 : 12 When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.
  • Esth 8:15 : 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.
  • Prov 11:10 : 10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there is celebration.
  • Esth 3:15 : 15 The couriers 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 of Shushan was perplexed.
  • Prov 28:28 : 28 When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
  • Eccl 10:5 : 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which proceeds from the ruler:
  • Isa 32:1-2 : 1 Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule with justice. 2 And a man shall be like a shelter from the wind, and a refuge from the storm; like rivers of water in a dry place, like the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
  • Jer 23:5-6 : 5 Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, that I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. 6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. And this is his name by which he shall be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
  • Matt 2:3 : 3 When King Herod heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
  • Matt 2:16 : 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent forth and killed all the children that were in Bethlehem and in all its coasts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
  • Rev 11:15 : 15 And the seventh angel sounded, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever.
  • Ps 72:1-7 : 1 Give the king your judgments, O God, and your righteousness to the king's son. 2 He shall judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. 3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, through righteousness. 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall crush the oppressor. 5 They shall fear you as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass, like showers that water the earth. 7 In his days the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace as long as the moon endures.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 28:12
    81%

    12When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.

  • Prov 28:28
    80%

    28When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

  • Prov 29:16
    80%

    16When the wicked multiply, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.

  • Prov 11:10-11
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    78%

    10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there is celebration.

    11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 14:34
    77%

    34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

  • Isa 32:1
    76%

    1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule with justice.

  • Prov 28:15-16
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    75%

    15As a roaring lion and a raging bear, so is a wicked ruler over poor people.

    16The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

  • Prov 29:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous sing and rejoice.

    7The righteous consider the cause of the poor; but the wicked do not understand to know it.

  • Prov 28:1-2
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    75%

    1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

    2For the transgression of a land, many are its princes; but by a person of understanding and knowledge, its state will be prolonged.

  • Prov 29:1
    73%

    1He who is often reproved and hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Prov 29:18
    72%

    18Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, happy is he.

  • Job 22:19
    72%

    19The righteous see it and are glad, and the innocent laugh them to scorn.

  • Prov 14:28
    72%

    28In the multitude of people is the king's honor, but in the lack of people is the ruin of the prince.

  • Prov 29:12
    72%

    12If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

  • Prov 16:12-13
    2 verses
    72%

    12It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.

    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks what is right.

  • Prov 29:14
    71%

    14The king who judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established forever.

  • Prov 13:6
    71%

    6Righteousness guards him who is upright in the way, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

  • Eccl 10:16-17
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    71%

    16Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning!

    17Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

  • Prov 14:19
    71%

    19The evil will bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

  • Prov 21:15
    71%

    15It is a joy for the just to do justice, but destruction awaits the workers of iniquity.

  • Prov 21:12
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    12The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked, but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

  • Prov 10:6
    71%

    6Blessings are upon the head of the just, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 14:32
    71%

    32The wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has hope in his death.

  • Job 34:30
    71%

    30That the hypocrite may not reign, lest the people be ensnared.

  • Ps 32:11
    71%

    11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.

  • Isa 3:4-5
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    71%

    4And I will make youths their princes, and children shall rule over them.

    5And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor; the child shall act proudly against the elder, and the vile against the honorable.

  • Eccl 10:5
    70%

    5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which proceeds from the ruler:

  • Prov 29:27
    70%

    27An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

  • Prov 13:9
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    9The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

  • Prov 29:4
    70%

    4The king establishes the land by justice; but he who accepts bribes overthrows it.

  • Ps 107:42
    70%

    42The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop its mouth.

  • Eccl 8:4-5
    2 verses
    70%

    4Where the word of a king is, there is power; and who can say to him, 'What are you doing?'

    5Whoever keeps the commandment shall feel no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.

  • Prov 11:8
    70%

    8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his place.

  • Prov 18:3
    70%

    3When the wicked comes, contempt also comes, and with dishonor, reproach.

  • Prov 12:26
    70%

    26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

  • Job 34:17
    70%

    17Shall even he who hates justice govern? And will you condemn Him who is most just?

  • Prov 25:5
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    5Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

  • Ps 12:8
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    8The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

  • Ps 94:15
    70%

    15But judgment shall return to righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.

  • Prov 15:6
    70%

    6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but in the income of the wicked is trouble.

  • Prov 24:24
    70%

    24He who says to the wicked, You are righteous; him the people shall curse, nations shall abhor him.

  • Prov 10:30
    70%

    30The righteous shall never be removed, but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.