Proverbs 29:12

New Century Version

If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officers will become wicked.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

When Joseph’s master heard what his wife said Joseph had done, he became very angry.

1 Kings 12:14

He followed the advice of the young men and said to the people, “My father forced you to work hard, but I will make you work even harder. My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with whips that have sharp points.”

2 Kings 21:9

But the people did not listen. Manasseh led them to do more evil than the nations the Lord had destroyed ahead of the Israelites.

Proverbs 20:8

When a king sits on his throne to judge, he knows evil when he sees it.

Proverbs 25:23

As the north wind brings rain, telling gossip brings angry looks.

Jeremiah 37:2

But Zedekiah, his servants, and the people of Judah did not listen to the words the Lord had spoken through Jeremiah the prophet.

1 Samuel 18:22

And Saul ordered his servants to talk with David in private and say, “Look, the king likes you. His servants love you. You should be his son-in-law.”