New Living Translation When the Godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

King James Bible
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

New King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

Proverbs 29:2