Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. New Living Translation There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. English Standard Version There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Berean Standard Bible There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. King James Bible There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. New King James Version There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. New American Standard Bible There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. NASB 1995 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. NASB 1977 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Legacy Standard Bible There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Amplified Bible There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death. Christian Standard Bible There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. Holman Christian Standard Bible There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. American Standard Version There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death. Contemporary English Version Sometimes what seems right is really a road to death. English Revised Version There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. GOD'S WORD® Translation There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death. Good News Translation What you think is the right road may lead to death. International Standard Version There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death. Majority Standard Bible There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. NET Bible There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death. New Heart English Bible There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere is a way right before a man, "" And its latter end—ways of death. Young's Literal Translation There is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death. Smith's Literal Translation There is a way straight before a man, and its latter state the ways of death. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death. Catholic Public Domain Version There is a way which seems right to a man, and its end result leads to death. New American Bible Sometimes a way seems right, but the end of it leads to death! New Revised Standard Version Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right, but in the end it is the way to death. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere is a way that seems right in the eyes of men, but the paths thereof are the paths of death. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There is a way that seems right in the eyes of the children of men, and its paths are the paths of death. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death. Brenton Septuagint Translation There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. 26A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.… Cross References Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Romans 6:21-23 What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. / But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. / For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Romans 1:21-22 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” Isaiah 5:20-21 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. / Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. 2 Peter 2:1-3 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Psalm 1:6 For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Treasury of Scripture There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Isaiah 28:15-19 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: … Jump to Previous Death End Leads Right Seemeth Seems Straight Thereof Way WaysJump to Next Death End Leads Right Seemeth Seems Straight Thereof Way WaysProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartThere is a way that seems right to a man This phrase highlights the human tendency to rely on personal judgment and understanding. In biblical context, this reflects the fallibility of human wisdom compared to divine wisdom. The Book of Proverbs often contrasts human understanding with God's wisdom, emphasizing the need for reliance on the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6). Historically, this reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key part of teaching and moral instruction. The phrase warns against the pride and self-reliance that can lead individuals away from God's path. but its end is the way of death Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights are foundational to understanding the book's teachings. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written. The Israelites valued wisdom literature as a guide for righteous living. 3. The Path of Life and Death A metaphorical concept frequently used in Proverbs to illustrate the consequences of choices. The "way" represents a person's life decisions and moral direction. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of Human WisdomHuman understanding is limited and can often lead us astray. We must seek God's wisdom to discern the right path. The Importance of Discernment Discernment is crucial in evaluating our choices. We should pray for wisdom and guidance to ensure our decisions align with God's will. Consequences of Choices Every choice has consequences. Understanding that the "way of death" is not just physical but spiritual should motivate us to pursue righteousness. The Role of Scripture in Guidance Regular engagement with Scripture helps us align our paths with God's truth, providing a safeguard against the deceptive nature of our own reasoning. Seeking Godly Counsel Surrounding ourselves with wise, godly counsel can help us avoid paths that seem right but lead to destruction.Verse 25. - A repetition of Proverbs 14:12. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew There isיֵ֤שׁ (yêš) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is a way דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action that seems right יָ֭שָׁר (yā·šār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right to לִפְנֵי־ (lip̄·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6440: The face a man, אִ֑ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person but its end וְ֝אַחֲרִיתָ֗הּ (wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity is the way דַּרְכֵי־ (dar·ḵê-) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of death. מָֽוֶת׃ (mā·weṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin Links Proverbs 16:25 NIVProverbs 16:25 NLT Proverbs 16:25 ESV Proverbs 16:25 NASB Proverbs 16:25 KJV Proverbs 16:25 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:25 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:25 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:25 French Bible Proverbs 16:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:25 There is a way which seems right (Prov. 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