Proverbs 14:12

12 There is a path that may seem straight to someone, but in the end it is a path to death.

Proverbs 14:12 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man
As the way of sin and wickedness does, it promising much carnal pleasure and mirth; there is a great deal of company in it, it is a broad road, and is pleasant, and seems right, but it leads to destruction; so the way of the hypocrite and Pharisee that trusts to his own righteousness, and despises others, and even the righteousness of Christ; or however does not submit to it, but tramples upon him, and counts the blood of the covenant an unholy thing, and so is deserving of sorer punishment than the profane sinner; yet on account of his good works, as he calls them, fancies himself to be in a fair way for heaven and happiness; so Popery, through the pomp and grandeur and gaudiness of worship, through the lying miracles of the priests, and the air of devotion that appears in them, seems to be a right way; but the end thereof [are] the ways of death;
which lead unto eternal death; for that is the wages of sin, let it appear in what shape it will.

Proverbs 14:12 In-Context

10 The heart knows its own distress; another person can't share its joy.

11 The house of the wicked is destroyed, but the tent flourishes for those who do right.

12 There is a path that may seem straight to someone, but in the end it is a path to death.

13 The heart feels pain even in laughter, and in the end, joy turns to sorrow.

14 Rebellious hearts receive satisfaction from their ways; the good receive the due reward for their deeds.