Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 29:12
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Berean Standard Bible
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
King James Version
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
World English Bible
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
American Standard Version
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 29
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.
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