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

23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 27An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

Proverbs 16:25 word by word

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

• 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 12:26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
• Proverbs 14:12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
• Isaiah 28:15Because 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:
• John 7:47Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?
• John 9:40And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?
• Acts 26:9I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
• 2 Corinthians 13:5Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

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