Proverbs 12:26
King James Version (KJV)
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
In context
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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Proverbs 12:26 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
- WEB World English Bible
- A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.