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


In Context

9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.

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

13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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