12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.


In Context

9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:12A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:12If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:12If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:12A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:12If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.