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

Proverbs 12:26 (KJV) |

Proverbs 12:26

From Proverbs 12, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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24

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

26

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

27

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28

In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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