2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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

But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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

But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

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

But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

2 When good people do well, everyone is happy,

but when evil people rule, everyone groans.

2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;

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

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

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

but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans. 

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, people groan.

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

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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

but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.

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

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

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,

But when a wicked man rules, people groan.