Proverbs 29:12

New International Version

¹²If a ruler^(A) listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.^(B)

Proverbs 29:12

Common English Bible

¹²If a ruler listens to lies,
those who serve him will be wicked.

¹⁹Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.

¹⁹Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
they might understand, but they don’t respond.

²¹A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.

²¹Pamper servants from a young age,
and later on there will be trouble.

New International Version (NIV)