Proverbs 12:26

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.excellent: or, abundant

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

The righteous searches his companion, || And the way of the wicked causes them to err.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.

JPS

The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

LXXE

A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

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Original-language editions

WLC

יָתֵ֣ר מֵרֵעֵ֣הוּ צַדִּ֑יק וְדֶ֖רֶךְ רְשָׁעִ֣ים תַּתְעֵֽם׃

LXX-Br

Ἐπιγνώμων δίκαιος ἑαυτοῦ φίλος ἔσται, ἁμαρτάνοντας δὲ καταδιώξεται κακὰ, ἡ δὲ ὁδὸς τῶν ἀσεβῶν πλανήσει αὐτούς.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 John 2:26I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.
• James 1:13–14When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
• Psalms 18:12–13From the brightness of His presence His clouds advanced— hailstones and coals of fire. The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded— hailstones and coals of fire.
• Matthew 5:46–48If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same? Be perfect,…
• Proverbs 17:27A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
• 2 Peter 2:18–22With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to…
• Proverbs 12:13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
• Luke 6:32–36If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. And if you lend to…
• 1 Peter 2:18–21Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is…
• Revelation 12:9And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
• Revelation 13:14Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived.
• Psalms 16:3As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.

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