When the righteous are in authority, the people
rejoice but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Proverbs, Chapter 29, verse 2.
This reminds me of how I explain to my students
about democracies where the people elect the government officials. This is contrasted with some countries where
the dictator takes over the country by force.
I tell them these dictators usually have their needs as a priority and
not the needs of their citizens, who often live in impoverished and inhumane
situations.
Here is a related passage:
*The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Proverbs, Chapter 29, verse 7.
Because this is an example of how I’ve applied this Bible passage to my life, it doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the passage.
Please click on comments below to share your suggestions. Thanks! Debbie
