Proverbs 12:27
The deciptfull man shall not coste that he toke in huntyng: but the riches of the iust man is of great value.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
26The ryghteous excelleth his neyghbour: but the way of the vngodly wyll deceaue them selues.
28In the way of ryghteousnesse there is life: & in the same way there is no death.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:4The sluggarde woulde fayne haue and can not get [his desire:] but the soule of the diligent shall haue plentie.
Proverbs 16:8Better it is to haue a litle with ryghteousnesse, then great rentes wrongfully gotten.
Proverbs 26:14Like as the doore turneth about vpon the hynges: euen so doth the slouthfull walter him selfe in 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 →