Bible verse
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 12:26 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
KJV
The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
ASV
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
ERV
The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
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