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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 12) Proverbs 12:26 KJV
"The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them."
Proverbs Chapter 12, Verse 26
Proverbs 12:26 in Context (Verses 23–28 KJV)
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.*
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.*
27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.