Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.