Strong's Lexicon A righteous man צַדִּ֑יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6662: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful is cautious יָתֵ֣ר (yā·ṯêr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 8446: 1) to seek, search out, spy out, explore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to seek out, select, find out how to do something 1a2) to spy out, explore 1a2a) explorers, spies (participle) 1a3) to go about 1a3a) merchant, trader (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to make a search, make a reconnaissance in friendship, מֵרֵעֵ֣הוּ (mê·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7453: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase) but the ways וְדֶ֖רֶךְ (wə·ḏe·reḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1870: 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.) of the wicked רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 7563: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) lead them astray. תַּתְעֵֽם׃ (taṯ·‘êm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 8582: 1) to err, wander, go astray, stagger 1a) (Qal) to err 1a1) to wander about (physically) 1a2) of intoxication 1a3) of sin (ethically) 1a4) wandering (of the mind) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made to wander about, be made to stagger (drunkard) 1b2) to be led astray (ethically) 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to wander 1c1) to cause to wander about (physically) 1c2) to cause to wander (of intoxication) 1c3) to cause to err, mislead (mentally and morally) Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. Young's Literal Translation The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err. Holman Christian Standard Bible A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. New American Standard Bible The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. King James Bible The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Parallel Verses New International Version The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. New Living Translation The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray. English Standard Version One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. New American Standard Bible The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. King James Bible The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Holman Christian Standard Bible A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. International Standard Version The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor, but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray. NET Bible The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. American Standard Version The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err. English Revised Version The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err. Young's Literal Translation The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err. Cross References Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. Proverbs 16:29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 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