When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
What does Proverbs 29:2 mean?
The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 29:1-2 and alongside a few nearby related passages.