American Standard Version
"If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked. "
— Proverbs 29:12, American Standard Version
“If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.”
“If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.”
“If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.”
“A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.”
“If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.”
“If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.”
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.