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Proverbs 12:26

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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English Standard Version

One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

New International Version

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them