26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor , But the way of the wicked leads them astray .

27 A lazy man does not roast his prey , But the precious possession of a man is diligence .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:26-27

Commentary on Proverbs 12:26

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The righteous is abundant; though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. Evil men vainly flatter themselves that their ways are not wrong.

Commentary on Proverbs 12:27

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The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The substance of a diligent man, though not great, does good to him and his family. He sees that God gives it to him in answer to prayer.