Proverbs 12:26
26 The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:26
King James Version
26 The righteous is more excellent
English Standard Version
26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
The Message
26 A good person survives misfortune, but a wicked life invites disaster.
New King James Version
26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
New Living Translation
26 The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 14:22
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:22
King James Version
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
English Standard Version
22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet
The Message
22 Isn't it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?
New King James Version
22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
New Living Translation
22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:22
Commentary on Proverbs 14:22
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How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:26
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.