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Proverbs 29:12
A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
12 A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.
13 The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.
14 a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
15 A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
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