Bible verse
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
KJV
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
ASV
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
ERV
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
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