Proverbs 29:12

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

In context

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
KJV King James Version: If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
WEB World English Bible: If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
ASV American Standard Version: If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
DBY Darby Translation: If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
WBS Webster Bible: If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.