“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
Proverbs 29:2 (WEB)
Context Reading
1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neckwill be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4The king by justice makes the land stable,but he who takes bribes tears it down.