Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.
International Standard Version
As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Prov 12:22 Lying lips are
an abomination to the LORD,
But those who deal faithfully
are His delight. NASU
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
By the multitude of the righteous, the people increase, and by the authority of the evil, the people will groan.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
When righteous people increase, the people [of God] rejoice, but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.
International Standard Version
As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Prov 12:22 Lying lips are
an abomination to the LORD,
But those who deal faithfully
are His delight. NASU
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
By the multitude of the righteous, the people increase, and by the authority of the evil, the people will groan.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
When righteous people increase, the people [of God] rejoice, but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.