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Proverbs 12:26
The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray.
Proverbs 12:26 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 12:26 in other translations
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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In context
23 A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent, shall bear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
25 When anxiety is in the heart of a man, one may bow him down, but, a good word, maketh him glad.
26 The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray.
27 Indolence, roasteth not, his own game, but, the substance of a man, is precious, when he is diligent.
28 In the way of righteousness, is life, and, in the path thereof, immortality,
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