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


In Context

22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.

23 A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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

26 The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.

27 A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

Proverbs 16:25 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way right before a man, And its latter end — ways of death.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:25There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.