Proverbs 29:12
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
American King James Version (AKJV)
If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
American Standard Version (ASV)
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
Webster's Revision
If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
World English Bible
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
English Revised Version (ERV)
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
Clarke's Proverbs 29:12 Bible Commentary
If a ruler hearken to lies - Wherever the system of espionage is permitted to prevail, there the system of falsity is established; for he who is capable of being a spy and informer, is not only capable of telling and swearing lies, but also of cutting his king's or even his father's throat. I have seen cases, where the same spy received pay from both parties, and deceived both.
Barnes's Proverbs 29:12 Bible Commentary
All his servants are wicked - They know what will please, and they become informers and backbiters.
