Proverbs 29:12

King James Version (KJV)

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

In context

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be 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.