Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
In other versions
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
ASV
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
BBE
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
DBY
If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials are wicked.
WEB
A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers `are' wicked.
YLT
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
ENG
If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
WBT
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
BSB
In context
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
