The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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Verse 26 is found in chapter 12 of Proverbs. The final proverbs of the chapter develop the relationship between righteousness, diligence, anxiety, and moral direction. The righteous are not exempt from every adversity, but their lives are not abandoned to the ultimate dominion of evil. The lazy person does not use his hand, while the diligent rule. The conclusion identifies the path of righteousness with life, showing that wisdom directly affects the entire direction of existence.
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Compare Proverbs 12:26 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Der Gerechte hat's besser denn sein Nächster; aber der Gottlosen Weg verführt sie.
El justo hace ventaja a su prójimo: Mas el camino de los impíos les hace errar.
Le juste montre à son ami la bonne voie, Mais la voie des méchants les égare.
Il giusto abbonda in beni più che il suo prossimo; Ma la via degli empi li fa andare errando
O justo é mais excelente do que o seu próximo, mas o caminho dos ímpios faz errar.
義人引導他的鄰舍 ; 惡人的道叫人迷失。
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