Proverbs 12:26

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

Cross-reference

Proverbs 16:25 echoes the same warning: a way that seems right leads to death, just as the wicked lead others astray.

In 2 Peter 2:18-22, false teachers entice with lustful desires and lead people astray—a direct fulfillment of the wicked's way in Proverbs.

1 John 2:26 Parallel

In 1 John 2:26, John warns about those trying to lead believers astray—echoing the Proverbs warning that the wicked's way leads astray.

Revelation 12:9 identifies Satan as the one who leads the whole world astray—the ultimate agent behind the wicked's deceptive way.

Revelation 13:14 describes the second beast deceiving earth's inhabitants—another instance of leading astray, matching the wicked's path.

Ezekiel 13:10 condemns false prophets who mislead people with false peace—directly parallels the wicked leading others astray.

Matthew 5:46-48 calls for loving beyond selective friendship — contrasting with the careful choice of friends in Proverbs.

In Luke 6:32-36, Jesus commands love for enemies—expanding the righteous person's care beyond chosen friends to all, even adversaries.

Psalm 16:3 Parallel

Psalm 16:3 expresses delight in the saints — the same value for godly companions that motivates careful friendship in Proverbs.

James 1:14 Parallel

James 1:14 describes being dragged away by one's own evil desire—parallel to being led astray, but internal rather than by wicked companions.