Proverbs 29:12

New King James Version

If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

So it was, when his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, saying, “Your servant did to me after this manner,” that his anger was aroused.

1 Kings 12:14

and he spoke to them according to the advice of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scourges!”

2 Kings 21:9

But they paid no attention, and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than the nations whom the Lord had destroyed before the children of Israel.

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters 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 gave heed to the words of the Lord which He spoke by the prophet Jeremiah.

1 Samuel 18:22

And Saul commanded his servants, “Communicate with David secretly, and say, ‘Look, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become the king’s son-in-law.’ ”