Proverbs 16:25

Proverbs 16:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
• New International Version (NIV)There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
• English Standard Version (ESV)There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
• New King James Version (NKJV)There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

Context of Proverbs 16:25

23Wise people think carefully and they speak wise words. Then other people will accept their teaching. 24Kind words are as sweet as honey. They also bring health and strength. You may think that you are on a good, straight road. But in the end, that road may lead you to death. 26When a worker feels hungry, it causes him to work more. So it helps him to get food to eat. 27Wicked people look for ways to hurt other people. The cruel things that they say are like flames of fire.

Proverbs 16:25 word by word

יֵ֤שׁ דֶּ֣רֶךְ יָ֭שָׁר לִפְנֵי־אִ֑ישׁ וְ֝אַחֲרִיתָ֗הּ דַּרְכֵי־מָֽוֶת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• There isיֵשׁyêsh · thereH3426
• a wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• that seemeth rightיָשָׁרyâshâr · uprightH3477
• untoפָּנֶהpânîym · face ofH6440
• a manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• but the endאַחֲרִית'achărîyth · endH319
• of deathמָ֫וֶתmâveth · deathH4194

Cross-references for Proverbs 16:25

• Proverbs 12:26A righteous person gives good advice to his friends. But wicked people are always taking the wrong path.
• Proverbs 14:12You may think that you are on a good, straight road. But in the end, that road may lead you to death.
• Isaiah 28:15You boast, ‘We have made a covenant with death. Yes, we have made an agreement with Sheol. When trouble comes to our city like a deep flood of water, we will be safe. We trust in our lies to keep us safe.’
• John 7:47The Pharisees replied, ‘He seems to have made you believe his lies!
• John 9:40Some of the Pharisees who were there with him heard this. They asked Jesus, ‘Do you mean that we are also blind?’
• Acts 26:9I myself wanted to work against Jesus, the man from Nazareth, and against his message.
• 2 Corinthians 13:5Think carefully about how you are living. Are you really believing the message about Christ? I hope you know that Jesus Christ is in you. You ought to know that, unless you have completely failed.

Commentaries on Proverbs 16:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25There is a way that seemeth right - This whole verse is precisely the same as that Proverbs 14:12.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25Verse 25 This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25This saying is repeated in Proverbs 14:12.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. (Compare Pr 14:2).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 16:25

• Confidence
• Conscience
• Wicked (People)
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Proverbs 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings