26He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.


In Context

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

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

27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

28 In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.

Proverbs 12:26 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:26The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:26The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:26The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:26The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them.