Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 11:14 emphasizes the value of having counselors for guidance, which contrasts with Proverbs 29:12 where a ruler listens to lies, leading to corruption.
Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:6
Proverbs 24:6 highlights the importance of wise counsel for victory, contradicting Proverbs 29:12 as it implies poor leadership resulting from falsehoods.
Proverbs 24:6: For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:5
Proverbs 27:5 suggests open rebuke is better than hidden love, contradicting the notion in Proverbs 29:12 that accepting lies is beneficial.
Proverbs 27:5: Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:5
Ecclesiastes 7:5 states that it is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools, opposing the idea from Proverbs 29:12 of listening to falsehoods.
Ecclesiastes 7:5: [It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:20
Proverbs 13:20 promotes walking with wise people to become wise, contrasting with Proverbs 29:12's ruler who surrounds himself with deceitful servants.
Proverbs 13:20: He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. [destroyed: Heb. broken]
Paradox #1
If a leader listens to lies, they may set a bad example and encourage others to lie, which conflicts with values of honesty and truth.