Proverbs 29:2

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

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." - Proverbs 29:2
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What does Proverbs 29:2 mean?

Proverbs 29:2 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." This verse succinctly captures the impact of the leadership on the well-being of a society. It is a profound…

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The Divine Order of Authority: A Reflection on Righteous Leadership

Proverbs 29:2 (KJV): "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." In our quest for understanding the sacred text, we often come across verses that seem straightforward yet reveal depth upon deeper contemplation…

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A Prayer for Righteous Leadership and Joyful Hearts

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with a profound desire for righteousness in our world. We recognize the words of Proverbs 29:2 that say, "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."…

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Proverbs 29:2 - "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."
Proverbs 19:29 - "Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools."
Proverbs 1:29 - "For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:"
Proverbs 29:10 - "The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul."
Proverbs 29:12 - "If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked."
Proverbs 29:7 - "The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it."
Proverbs 29:5 - "A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."
Proverbs 10:29 - "The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity."
Proverbs 29:4 - "The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it."
Proverbs 29:6 - "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."
Proverbs 15:29 - "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous."
Proverbs 29:19 - "A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."
Proverbs 20:29 - "The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head."
Proverbs 29:14 - "The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."
Proverbs 30:29 - "There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:"
Proverbs 29:16 - "When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall."
Proverbs 29:13 - "The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes."
Proverbs 29:27 - "An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked."
Proverbs 31:29 - "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."
Proverbs 29:22 - "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."
Proverbs 29:18 - "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."
Proverbs 16:29 - "A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good."
Proverbs 3:29 - "Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee."
Proverbs 29:26 - "Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD."
Proverbs 29:8 - "Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath."
Proverbs 29:9 - "If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest."
Proverbs 14:29 - "He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly."
Proverbs 29:11 - "A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards."
Proverbs 21:29 - "A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way."