Proverbs 29:12 meaning and explanation

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

Proverbs 29:12, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb observes how a ruler's habits shape everyone beneath him. The speaker is a wisdom teacher in Proverbs, addressing those who would live wisely, and here the lesson concerns leadership.

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