Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
In Context
11A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
Cross References
Psalms 101:5Whoso slandereth his neighbor in secret, him will I cut off; Him that hath a haughty look and a proud heart I will not endure.
Proverbs 25:23As the north wind bringeth forth rain, So a backbiting tongue maketh an angry countenance.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:12
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Note, 1. It is a piece of weakness to be very open: He is a fool who utters all his mind, —who tells every thing he knows, and has in his mouth instantly whatever he has in his thoughts, and can keep no counsel,—who, whatever is started in discourse, quickly shoots his bolt,—who, when he is provoked, will say any thing that comes uppermost, whoever is reflected upon by it,—who, when he is to speak of any business, will say all he… Read the whole commentary →