Proverbs 29:12

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his seruants are wicked.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers {become} wicked.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
- American Standard Version (1901)

If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
- Basic English Bible

If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
- Darby Bible

If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
- Webster's Bible

If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
- World English Bible

A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
- Youngs Literal Bible

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:12


29:10 Seek - To preserve it.


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