Proverbs 16:25

25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

Proverbs 16:25 in Other Translations

KJV
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
ESV
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
NLT
25 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
MSG
25 There's a way that looks harmless enough; look again - it leads straight to hell.
CSB
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it is the way of death.

Proverbs 16:25 In-Context

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
26 The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.
27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Proverbs 12:15
  • 2. Esther 3:6; Proverbs 14:12
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