New King James Version
The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For 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.

American Standard Version
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

Berean Study Bible
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

English Revised Version
The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

World English Bible
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Young's Literal Translation
The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

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