2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;

when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,

but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,

but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:

But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:

But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.

But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,

but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;

But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,

But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

2 When good people do well, everyone is happy,

but when evil people rule, everyone groans.

3 Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,

but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;

But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;

But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

2 When righteous people increase, the people ⸤of God⸥ rejoice, 

but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans. 

3 A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy, 

but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth. 

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,

but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad,

but to keep company with prostitutes is to squander one’s substance.

2 When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice,

but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom will make his parents glad,

but the friend of prostitutes will squander his wealth.

2 When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad.

But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad.

But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.