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New American Standard Bible (©1995)
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
A righteous person looks out for his neighbor, but the path of wicked people leads others astray. King James Bible
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Jump to Previous Occurrence
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Astray Cause Causeth Cautious Companion Err Error Evil Evil-Doers Excellent Friend Friendship Guide Guided Guideth Leads Neighbor Neighbour Righteous Searcheth Turns Upright Way Wicked Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary Verse 26 See here, 1. That good men do well for themselves; for they have in themselves an excellent character, and they secure to themselves an excellent portion, and in both they excel other people: The righteous is more abundant than his neighbour (so the margin); he is richer, though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. There is a true excellency in religion; it ennobles men, inspires them with generous principles, makes them substantial; it is an excellency which is, in the sight of God, of great price, who is the true Judge of excellency. His neighbour may make a greater figure in the world, may be more applauded, but the righteous man has the intrinsic worth. 2. That wicked men do ill for themselves; they walk in a way which seduces them. It seems to them to be not only a pleasant way, but the right way; it is so agreeable to flesh and blood that they therefore flatter themselves with an opinion that it cannot be amiss, but they will not gain the point they aim at, nor enjoy the good they hope for. It is all a cheat; and therefore the righteous is wiser and happier than his neighbour, that yet despise him and trample upon him. New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. GOD'S WORD® is a copyrighted work of God's Word to the Nations. Quotations are used by permission. Copyright 1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All rights reserved. Alphabetical: A astray but cautious friendship guide his in is leads man neighbor of righteous the them to way wicked Bible Browser | 
