The righteous is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Is more excellent than—Rather, the just man guides his neighbor.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour. —Though, perhaps, inferior to him in worldly advantages. Or, it may signify that the j…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour
Not than his neighbour who is righteous also; for though one ma…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The righteous is abundant, though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. Evil men vain…

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