Proverbs 29:12 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 29:12

10 ^aThe bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his¹ well-being.

11 A fool vents all his ^afeelings,
But a wise man holds them back.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
^aThe Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 The king who judges the ^apoor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and rebuke give ^awisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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.

New English Translation
If a ruler listens to¹ lies,² all his ministers³ will be wicked.⁴