Proverbs 12:26
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
In context
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. 26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 27 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. 28 In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 12:26 in the KJV
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: But the way of the wicked seduceth them.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 12:26 in the NIV
The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.