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NASB | Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh. |
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Bible Note: Proverbs 29:2 is an observation highlighting the stark contrast of righteous rule vs. unrighteous rule of mankind towards their subjects. Christians are focused on the righteous rulership of God's kingdom for solving all of mankind's problems for "a man's life is not his own, it is not for man to direct his steps" - Jeremiah 10:23. God's servants (like Jeremiah) realize that imperfect mankind cannot direct his own footsteps - never mind ruling himself - and thus Jesus responded to Pilate: "My kingdom is not of this world." - John 18:36 |