Translations
Modern
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
Traditional
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Literal
A righteous one searches out from his neighbor, and the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Latin
Qui negligit damnum propter amicum, justus est; iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
Glossary
Topics
Being Careful Company: Evil Making Friends Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are the Excellent of the Earth Sin: Fruits of Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People