Proverbs 12:26 “A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked…”

Proverbs 12:26

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.

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Cross references

“righteous”

Proverbs 17:27 Matthew 5:46–48 Proverbs 12:13 Luke 6:32–36 1 Peter 2:18–21 Psalm 16:3

Proverbs 17:27 · BSB

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Matthew 5:46–48 · BSB

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?

Proverbs 12:13 · BSB

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

Luke 6:32–36 · BSB

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

1 Peter 2:18–21 · BSB

Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

Psalm 16:3 · BSB

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.

“but”

1 John 2:26 2 Peter 2:18–22 Revelation 12:9 Revelation 13:14 Psalm 18:12 Psalm 18:13

1 John 2:26 · BSB

I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.

2 Peter 2:18–22 · BSB

With 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.

Revelation 12:9 · BSB

And 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 13:14 · BSB

Because 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.

Psalm 18:12 · BSB

From the brightness of His presence His clouds advanced— hailstones and coals of fire.

Psalm 18:13 · BSB

The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded— hailstones and coals of fire.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

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