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The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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American Standard Version
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
Christian Standard Bible
A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
English Standard Version
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
New American Standard Bible
The righteous person is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
New International Version
The righteous choose their friends carefully, 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.
New Living Translation
The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
World English Bible
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.