Châm Ngôn 29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Context
This verse from Châm Ngôn Chapter 29 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on governance, discipline, and vision: when the righteous increase the people rejoice but when the wicked rule people groan. Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint. A servant pampered from childhood will in the end …
Bản dịch khác
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers <FI>are<Fi> wicked.
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
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