Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, 2 all of his officials are wicked. 1
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In The King James Version
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
In Context
11A fool vents all of his anger, 2 but a wise man brings himself under control. 1
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: 2 Adonai gives sight to the eyes of both. 1
Cross References
Psalms 101:5I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. 2 I won’t tolerate one who is haughty and conceited. 1
Proverbs 25:23The north wind produces rain: 2 so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face. 1
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 →