Proverbs 29:12

English Standard Version 2016

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 25:23

The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

1 Kings 12:14

he spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.”

2 Kings 21:9

But they did not listen, and Manasseh led them astray to do more evil than the nations had done whom the Lord destroyed before the people of Israel.

Jeremiah 37:2

But neither he nor his servants nor the people of the land listened to the words of the Lord that he spoke through Jeremiah the prophet.

Genesis 39:19

As soon as his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled.

1 Samuel 18:22

And Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David in private and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now then become the king’s son-in-law.’”