Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:26
American Standard Version
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
Amplified® Bible
The [consistently] righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes others to go astray.
Contemporary English Version
You are better off to do right, than to lose your way by doing wrong.
Darby English Version
The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
Good News Bible
The righteous person is a guide to his friend, but the path of the wicked leads them astray.
King James Version
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
New American Standard Bible
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
New International Version
A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
New King James Version
The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The righteous guides his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Revised Standard Version
A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Young's Literal Translation
The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
