Proverbs 12:26

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

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
- Darby Bible

He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
- English Revised Version

A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- World English Bible

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.