Lookup proverbs 29:2, 12 (proverbs 29:2, 12) Proverbs 29:2 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 2 When the righteous are many, the people rejoice,But when the wicked one rules, the people groan.+ Proverbs 29:12 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 12 When a ruler pays attention to lies,All his servants will be wicked.+