What does Proverbs 12:26 mean?

Proverbs 12:26 highlights themes such as righteousness, comparison, wickedness when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 12:26 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, similar to the excellence of the righteous.
Matthew 5:20
Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom.
Proverbs 24:1
Do not be envious of evil men, contrasting the way of the wicked.