26 The righteous [a]is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked will deceive them.

27 The deceitful man roasteth not that he [b]took in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.

28 Life is in the way of righteousness, and in that pathway there is no death.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:26 That is, more liberal in giving.
  2. Proverbs 12:27 Although he get much by unlawful means, yet will he not spend it upon himself.

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