Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduces them. 

‘The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduces them.’ The just man guides his friend in righteousness, but a wicked neighbour leads him astray.

Five blessings of the righteous: They have a refuge (trust) in God. They are joyful in God. They have security in God. They are blessed by God. They have God’s favour or grace (Ps. 5:12).

Twelve characteristics of the righteous: They walk uprightly – without blame. They work righteousness. They speak truth inwardly. They don’t backbite (Ps. 15:3). They do no evil to neighbours and receive no reproach about them. They hold vile people condemned (Ps. 15:4). They honour them that fear the Lord. They keep their word even to their own hurt. They take no advantage of one in need to increase riches (Ps. 15:5). They refuse bribes. They protect the innocent.