Proverbs 29:12-14

New King James Version

¹²If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.

¹³The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
^(A)The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

¹⁴The king who judges the ^(B)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 29:12-14

New International Version

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

¹³The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.^(C)

¹⁴If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.^(D)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)