Proverbs 16:25
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New International Version (©1984)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

New Living Translation (©2007)
There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

English Standard Version (©2001)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
There is a way that seems right in the eyes of the children of men, and its paths are the paths of death.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

American King James Version
There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

American Standard Version
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Douay-Rheims Bible
There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.

Darby Bible Translation
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

English Revised Version
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Webster's Bible Translation
There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

World English Bible
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

Young's Literal Translation
There is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.

Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

There is a way that seemeth right - This whole verse is precisely the same as that Proverbs 14:12.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. The same is said in Proverbs 14:12, and is here repeated because of the excellence, importance, and usefulness of the observation, and to excite an attention to it; that men may be more diligent to look into their ways, and be more cautious where and how they walk, and be more considerate and thoughtful of the issue of them. See Gill on Proverbs 14:12.


Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament

A group of six proverbs follows, four of which begin with אישׁ, and five relate to the utterances of the mouth.

25 There is a way which appears as right to a man;

     But the end thereof are the ways of death.

This verse equals Proverbs 14:12.


Geneva Study Bible

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

25. (Compare Pr 14:2).


Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.


Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:26 The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.

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There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

12:26 14:12 Isa 28:15-19 Joh 7:47-49 9:40 Ac 26:9 2Co 13:5

Proverbs Chapter 16 Verse 25

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