KJV - When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

ASV - When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

BBE - When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

WEB - When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.

YLT - In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

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