King James Bible
KJVIf a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 29:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 29:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. | |
American Standard VersionASV | If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. | |
English Revised VersionERV | If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked. | |
World English BibleWEB | If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked. |
American Standard Version
ASVIf a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIf a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
English Revised Version
ERVIf a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIf a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
World English Bible
WEBIf a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.
American King James Version
AKJVIf a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
King James Bible
KJVIf a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
American Standard Version
ASVIf a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIf a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
English Revised Version
ERVIf a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIf a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
World English Bible
WEBIf a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.
American King James Version
AKJVIf a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.