When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Copy quote Share Report a mistake Quote added by Sylvia 12/04/23 at 5:01am The Bible. The Christian Old Testament. Book of Proverbs of Solomon47 quotes Solomon18 quotes GoodnessEvil Quote added by Sylvia 12/04/23 at 5:01am