Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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King James Version

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

New International Version

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn