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


In Context

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: 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 path of it there is no 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:26He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

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 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.