Proverbs 29:12

Proverbs 29:12 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12If a ruler listens to lies,

all his officials become wicked.

12If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,

All his ministers become wicked.

12If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],

All his officials will become wicked.

12If a ruler listens to lies,

all his officials will be wicked.

12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,

All his servants are wicked.

12Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.

12If a ruler listens to lies,

all of his officials are wicked.

12If rulers listen to lies,

all their officials become evil.

12When a ruler listens to lies,

all his officers will be wicked.

12A ruler who is attending to lying words, || All his ministers [are] wicked.