Proverbs 29:12
“If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.”
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Related Verses
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
“As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.”
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”