English Standard Version
Proverbs 16:25
25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
- New Living Translation (NLT)There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
Context of Proverbs 16:25
23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. 24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 26A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. 27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Read all of Proverbs 16Proverbs 16:25 word by word
יֵ֤שׁ דֶּ֣רֶךְ יָ֭שָׁר לִפְנֵי־אִ֑ישׁ וְ֝אַחֲרִיתָ֗הּ דַּרְכֵי־מָֽוֶת׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:25
- Proverbs 12:26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- Proverbs 14:12There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
- Isaiah 28:15Because you have said, "We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol we have an agreement, when the overwhelming whip passes through it will not come to us, for we have made lies our refuge, and in falsehood we have taken shelter";
- John 7:47The Pharisees answered them, "Have you also been deceived?
- John 9:40Some of the Pharisees near him heard these things, and said to him, "Are we also blind?"
- Acts 26:9"I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
- 2 Corinthians 13:5Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!
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
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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
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