Proverbs 29:12-14

Expanded Bible

¹² If a ruler pays attention to lies,
all ·his officers [those who serve him] will become wicked [Ps. 101:6–8].

¹³ The poor person and the ·cruel person [oppressor] are alike
in that the Lord gave light to the eyes of both of them.

¹⁴ If a king judges poor people ·fairly [in truth; reliably],
his ·government [^Lthrone] will ·continue [be established] forever.