Proverbs 12:26

26 A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:26 In-Context

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
26 A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
28 In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.
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