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Proverbs 12:26

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

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The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

Proverbs 12:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 12:26

Theological / Devotional

More excellent. There is some doubt as to the meaning of the Hebrew in this verse. The first clause may also be translated, “the righteous searches out his friend,” or "the righteous spies out his pasture." The meaning of the second clause is evident. The way of the wicked man is dark and deceitful, so that he himself is being led toward destruction and is unable to guide anyone else aright (see Matt. 15:14).

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