Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:26
“The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:26 Context
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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Other Translations
The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
- Basic English Bible
The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
- Darby Bible
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
- Webster's Bible
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- World English Bible
The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
- Basic English Bible
The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
- Darby Bible
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
- Webster's Bible
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- World English Bible
The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:26
12:26 Neighbour - Than any other men. Seduceth - Heb. maketh them to err, to lose that excellency or happiness which they had promised themselves.