Proverbs 12:27
The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
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28In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.
Cross References
Psalms 37:16For in you, Lord, I have hoped. You will listen to me, O Lord my God.
Proverbs 13:4The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with justice, than many fruits with iniquity.
Proverbs 26:14Just as a door turns upon its hinges, so also does the lazy one turn upon his bed.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:27
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. See here, 1. That good men do well for themselves; for they have in themselves an excellent character, and they secure to themselves an excellent portion, and in both they excel other people: The righteous is more abundant than his neighbour (so the margin); he is richer, though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. There is a true excellency in religion; it… Read the whole commentary →