King James Version
Proverbs 29:2 in the King James Version says “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, inc...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased”
Proverbs 29:2 · KJV
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He: Heb. A man of reproofs
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. he: Heb. a man of oblations
KJV Study — Public Domain
“rejoice”
H8055probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
“the people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
“the people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
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