Proverbs 29:12

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

When his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your servant did to me,” he became enraged.

1 Kings 12:14

and instead spoke to them following the advice of the young men. He said, “My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your burden. My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”

2 Kings 21:9

But they did not listen. Manasseh led them to do more evil than the nations whom the Lord had destroyed before the Israelites.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 25:23

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

Jeremiah 37:2

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

1 Samuel 18:22

Saul commanded his servants, saying, “Speak to David in secret saying, ‘Behold, the king delights in you and all his servants love you. Now therefore become the king’s son-in-law.’ ”