26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[a]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.(A)

27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,(B)
but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.(C)

28 There is life in the path of righteousness,
and in its path there is no death.[b](D)

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Footnotes

  1. 12:26 Or person guides his neighbor
  2. 12:28 Or righteousness, but the crooked way leads to death

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