Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler pays attention to lies, 1 all his officials will be wicked. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
In Context
11A fool reveals all his anger, 1 but a wise man holds it back and calms himself down. 1
13The poor person and the oppressor are similar, 1 for Yahweh gives light to the eyes of them both. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:22Saul commanded his servants, “Speak with David in private, and say, 'See, the king takes pleasure in you, and all his servants love you. Now then, become the king's son-in-law.'”
1 Samuel 23:19Then Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hakilah, which is south of Jeshimon?
2 Samuel 4:5So the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Recab and Baanah, traveled during the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, as he was resting at noon.
2 Kings 10:6Then Jehu wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, “If you are on my side, and if you will listen to my voice, you must take the heads of the men of your master's descendants, and come to me to Jezreel by tomorrow this time.” Now the king's descendants, seventy in number, were with the important men of the city, who were bringing them up.
Psalms 101:5I will destroy whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. 1 I will not tolerate anyone who has a proud demeanor and an arrogant attitude. 1
Proverbs 25:23As surely as the north wind brings rain, 1 so a tongue that tells secrets will result in angry faces. 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 →