Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:12
American Standard Version
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Amplified® Bible
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.
Contemporary English Version
A ruler who listens to lies will have corrupt officials.
Darby English Version
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
Good News Bible
If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.
King James Version
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
New American Standard Bible
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers {become} wicked.
New International Version
If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.
New King James Version
If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
Revised Standard Version
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers `are' wicked.