Proverbs 29:12
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- 37 The Hiphil participle מַקְשִׁיב (maqshiv) means “to give attention to; to regard; to heed.” Cf. , , “pays attention to.” Such a ruler would become known as one who could be lied to, because he paid attention to lies.
- 38 Heb “word of falsehood” or “lying word.” Cf. “false information.”
- 39 The verb שָׁרַת (sharat) means “to minister; to serve.” The Piel plural participle here refers to servants of the king who attend to him—courtiers and ministers (cf. , , , “officials”; “advisers”). This, his entourage, will have to resort to evil practices to gain his favor if he is swayed by such lies.
- 40 The servants of the monarch adjust to their ruler; when they see that court flattery and deception are effective, they will begin to practice it and in the end become wicked (e.g., Prov 16:10; 20:8; 25:2).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
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If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.
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If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.
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If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
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A ruler listening to a word of falsehood,
all his officials are wicked.
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KJV 1900King James Version
If a ruler hearken to lies,
All his servants are wicked.
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