Proverbios 29

Bible in Basic English

2When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

Reina-Valera 1909

2Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.

King James Version

2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

World English Bible

2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.