Proverbs 16:25 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

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

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

WEB:

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

YLT:

There is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.

Proverbs 16:25 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

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.

CONC:

Death Latter Leads Seemeth Seems Straight Thereof

Death End Leads Right Seemeth Seems Straight Thereof Way Ways

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