Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them. The word rendered "excellent" is on the margin translated "abundant." Although it is a truth that in regard to "character," in all its principles and their practical results, "the righteous is more excellent than his neighbour," yet such statement is almost a truism. Taking the word as referring to possessions and prospects, as meaning that the righteous excels his neighbour, or men in general around him, in his lot as to happiness and hope — blessings in enjoyment and blessings in anticipation — it then becomes a statement of great importance. It presents an inducement to the godly to "hold fast their profession," and an inducement to others to join their society. Even the poorest of the people of God has a lot that may well be envied by the wealthiest and the noblest of the sons of earth. (R. Wardlaw.) Parallel Verses KJV: The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.WEB: A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
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