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Proverbs 12:26 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 12:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 12 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. excellent: or, abundant”
Proverbs 12:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 12:26
This proverb addresses influence and moral guidance. The Hebrew is somewhat difficult, but the sense is: "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour"—the tsaddiq (צַדִּיק, righteous) provides better counsel and example than others. They guide (yater, יָתֵר, explore, search out, guide) neighbors toward good. Their influence elevates those around them."But the way of the wicked seduceth them" warns of evil's deceptive path. Derekh resha'im (דֶּרֶךְ רְשָׁעִים, the way of the wicked) tat'em (תַּתְעֵם, causes them to wander, leads astray). The wicked's path doesn't merely lead them astray—i...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:26
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“These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.”
“I am tempted by God, for God can't be tempted by evil”
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
“what reward do you have? Don't even the tax collectors do the same?”
“hailstones and coals of fire.”
“but the righteous shall come out of trouble.”
“what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.”
“the old serpent”
“be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle”
“uttering great swelling words of emptiness”