Proverbs 29:2

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

Cross References (12)

  • Proverbs 28:12 (24)

    When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

  • Proverbs 11:10 (21)

    When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

  • Proverbs 28:28 (15)

    When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

  • Esther 8:15 (12)

    Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purpl

  • Ecclesiastes 10:5 (9)

    There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:

  • Esther 3:15 (6)

    The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and

  • Revelation 11:15 (6)

    Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become t

  • Jeremiah 23:5–6 (4)

    Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wis

  • Psalms 72:1–7 (4)

    Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

  • Isaiah 32:1–2 (4)

    Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.

  • Matthew 2:16 (3)

    When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the

  • Matthew 2:3 (1)

    When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.