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Proverbs 29:12
Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 29:12 in other translations
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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In context
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
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