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Proverbs 29:2 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 29 · verse 2

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.Proverbs 29:2 · King James Version

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Proverbs 29:2 in context

1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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

3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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Commentary

This is what was said before, Pro 28:12, Pro 28:28. 1. The people will have cause to rejoice or mourn according as their rulers are righteous or wicked; for, if the righteous be in authority, sin will be punished and restrained, religion and virtue will be supported and kept in reputation;

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

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Key words (Strong's)

righteoustsaddîyqjustH6662 →
authorityrâbâhto increaseH7235 →
rejoicesâmachprobably to brighten upH8055 →
peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
wickedrâshâʻmorally wrongH7563 →
rulemâshalto ruleH4910 →

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