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

English Standard Version
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Berean Study Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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

New American Standard Bible
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

English Revised Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

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