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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 29:2
When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Hebrew Names Version
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
English Standard Version
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
New American Standard Bible
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
New Century Version
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Amplified Bible
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
World English Bible
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Geneva Bible (1587)
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
Legacy Standard Bible
When the righteous increase, the people are glad,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people are glad,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Berean Standard Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Complete Jewish Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice; but when the wicked are in power, the people groan.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice; but when the wicked are in power, the people groan.
Darby Translation
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Easy-to-Read Version
When the rulers are good, the people are happy. When the rulers are evil, the people complain.
When the rulers are good, the people are happy. When the rulers are evil, the people complain.
George Lamsa Translation
When the righteous are many, the people increase; but when the wicked are in authority, the people groan.
When the righteous are many, the people increase; but when the wicked are in authority, the people groan.
Good News Translation
Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
Lexham English Bible
When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.
When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.
Literal Translation
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people sigh.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Where ye rightuous haue the ouer hande, ye people are in prosperite: but where the vngodly beareth rule, there ye people mourne.
Where ye rightuous haue the ouer hande, ye people are in prosperite: but where the vngodly beareth rule, there ye people mourne.
American Standard Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Bible in Basic English
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
King James Version (1611)
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When the ryghteous are in aucthoritie the people do reioyce: but when the wicked beare rule, the people mourne.
When the ryghteous are in aucthoritie the people do reioyce: but when the wicked beare rule, the people mourne.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Let thy neighbour, and not thine own mouth, praise thee; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Let thy neighbour, and not thine own mouth, praise thee; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
English Revised Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The comynalte schal be glad in the multipliyng of iust men; whanne wickid men han take prinshod, the puple schal weyle.
The comynalte schal be glad in the multipliyng of iust men; whanne wickid men han take prinshod, the puple schal weyle.
Update Bible Version
When the righteous have increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous have increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
Webster's Bible Translation
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
New English Translation
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
New King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
New Living Translation
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
New Life Bible
When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.
When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.
New Revised Standard
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
Revised Standard Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
THE MESSAGE
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Contextual Overview
2 When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the righteous: Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 28:12, Proverbs 28:28, Esther 8:15, Psalms 72:1-7, Isaiah 32:1, Isaiah 32:2, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:6, Revelation 11:15
in authority: or, increased
when the wicked: Esther 3:15, Ecclesiastes 10:5, Matthew 2:3, Matthew 2:16
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 11:14 - all the people 2 Kings 11:20 - rejoiced 1 Chronicles 12:40 - there was joy 2 Chronicles 23:13 - all the people Job 29:11 - the ear Psalms 101:6 - Mine Proverbs 29:16 - the wicked Revelation 19:7 - be glad
Cross-References
Genesis 24:11
When he got there, he let the camels rest near the well outside the city. It was late afternoon, the time when the women came out for water.
When he got there, he let the camels rest near the well outside the city. It was late afternoon, the time when the women came out for water.
Genesis 24:13
The young women of the city will soon come to this well for water,
The young women of the city will soon come to this well for water,
Genesis 29:6
"How is he?" Jacob asked. "He's fine," they answered. "And here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep."
"How is he?" Jacob asked. "He's fine," they answered. "And here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep."
Genesis 29:7
Jacob told them, "Look, the sun is still high up in the sky, and it's too early to bring in the rest of the flocks. Water your sheep and take them back to the pasture."
Jacob told them, "Look, the sun is still high up in the sky, and it's too early to bring in the rest of the flocks. Water your sheep and take them back to the pasture."
Genesis 29:15
Laban said to him, "You shouldn't have to work without pay, just because you are a relative of mine. What do you want me to give you?"
Laban said to him, "You shouldn't have to work without pay, just because you are a relative of mine. What do you want me to give you?"
Genesis 29:16
Laban had two daughters. Leah was older than Rachel, but her eyes didn't sparkle, while Rachel was beautiful and had a good figure.
Laban had two daughters. Leah was older than Rachel, but her eyes didn't sparkle, while Rachel was beautiful and had a good figure.
Psalms 23:2
You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water,
You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water,
Isaiah 49:10
They won't go hungry or get thirsty; they won't be bothered by the scorching sun or hot desert winds. I will be merciful while leading them along to streams of water.
They won't go hungry or get thirsty; they won't be bothered by the scorching sun or hot desert winds. I will be merciful while leading them along to streams of water.
John 4:6
The well that Jacob had dug was still there, and Jesus sat down beside it because he was tired from traveling. It was noon, and after Jesus' disciples had gone into town to buy some food, a Samaritan woman came to draw water from the well. Jesus asked her, "Would you please give me a drink of water?"
The well that Jacob had dug was still there, and Jesus sat down beside it because he was tired from traveling. It was noon, and after Jesus' disciples had gone into town to buy some food, a Samaritan woman came to draw water from the well. Jesus asked her, "Would you please give me a drink of water?"
John 4:14
But no one who drinks the water I give will ever be thirsty again. The water I give is like a flowing fountain that gives eternal life."
But no one who drinks the water I give will ever be thirsty again. The water I give is like a flowing fountain that gives eternal life."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
When the righteous are in authority,.... Or "are increased" g; either in number or in riches, or in power and dominion; are set in high places, and have the exercise of civil government and the execution of the laws in their hands; for the protection of good men in their civil and religious privileges, and for the punishment of evil men; for the encouraging of all that is good, and for the discouraging of everything that is bad;
the people rejoice; the whole body of the people, because of the public good; a state is happy under such an administration; everyone feels and enjoys the advantage of it; see 1 Kings 4:20;
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn; or "groan" h, or "will groan", under their tyranny and oppression, and because of the sad state of things; the number of good men is lessened, being cut off, or obliged to flee; wicked men and wickedness are encouraged and promoted; heavy taxes are laid upon them, and exorbitant demands made and cruelty, injustice, and arbitrary power exercised; and no man's person and property safe; see Proverbs 10:11.
g ברבות "cum augentur", Junius Tremellius "cum multiplicati fuerit, vel multiplicantur", Vatablus, Baynus, Cocceius, Michaelis; "in multiplicari justos", Montanus. h יאנח "gemet", Pagninus, Montanus, V. L. "gemit", Michaelis; "ingemiscit", Schultens; so the Tugurine version, Mercerus; "suspirat", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius.
