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Proverbs 12:26

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

The righteous {H6662} is more excellent {H8446} than his neighbour {H7453}: but the way {H1870} of the wicked {H7563} seduceth {H8582} them.

The righteous guides his friend's way rightly, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 17:27 (4 votes)

    ¶ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

  • 1 John 2:26 (4 votes)

    These [things] have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.

  • James 1:13 (3 votes)

    ¶ Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

  • James 1:14 (3 votes)

    But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

  • Proverbs 12:13 (3 votes)

    ¶ The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

  • Matthew 5:46 (3 votes)

    For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

  • Matthew 5:48 (3 votes)

    Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.