When
the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Context / meaning
Proverbs 29 [1.] He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
authority
PIB Scriptures are derived from the World English Bible
the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2
Context / meaning
Proverbs 29 [1.] He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
authority
PIB Scriptures are derived from the World English Bible