Catholic Public Domain Version
"A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants. "
— Proverbs 29:12, Catholic Public Domain Version
“If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.”
“If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, 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.”
A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.