KJV ORIGINAL
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If a leader listens to lies, all the people who work for him will become corrupt.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that when leaders accept false information or dishonesty, it corrupts everyone under their authority.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during the time of Israel's monarchy, when kings and their officials held absolute power over the people. Solomon and other wise teachers observed how a ruler's character and decisions directly affected the moral climate of their entire administration. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the king's court was seen as setting the standard for behavior throughout the kingdom.
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