Proverbios 29:12

12 Si un gobernante presta atención a los mentirosos,
todos sus consejeros serán perversos.

Proverbios 29:12 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler hearken to lies
To men that tell them in order to soothe and flatter him, or to hurt the character and reputation of others, that they may raise their own: rulers should not listen to and encourage such sort of persons; for, as lying lips do not become a prince, so it is not right to have liars about him; David would not suffer such to dwell in his court, ( Psalms 101:7 ) ; all his servants [are] wicked;
or the greatest part of them: for a ruler of such a disposition will take none but such into his service, that flatter him, and calumniate others; and such a conduct, being pleasing and agreeable to him, is a temptation to his ministers to act the same wicked part; as is a prince, such are his courtiers; his example has a great influence upon them.

Proverbios 29:12 In-Context

10 Los sanguinarios odian a las personas intachables,
pero los honrados procuran ayudarlas.

11 Los necios dan rienda suelta a su enojo,
pero los sabios calladamente lo controlan.

12 Si un gobernante presta atención a los mentirosos,
todos sus consejeros serán perversos.

13 El pobre y el opresor tienen esto en común:
el Señor
les da la vista a ambos.

14 Si un rey juzga al pobre con justicia,
su trono perdurará para siempre.