Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 12:26

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

Either 1. In his temper and disposition, more just, and generous, and publick spirited, and merciful, &c. Or 2. In his condition, more happy, notwithstanding all his sufferings and the contrary opinion of the world concerning them.

Than any other man who is unrighteous.

That course of Life which they chuse and follow, and by which they design and expect to excel other men.

Heb. maketh them to err or wander, to lose that excellency or happiness which they had promised to themselves, in and by their wicked practices.

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