Proverbs 16:25
 Proverbs 16:25 
New International Version (©2011)
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

New Living Translation (©2007)
There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

English Standard Version (©2001)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

International Standard Version (©2012)
There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.

NET Bible (©2006)
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
There is a way that seems right in the eyes of the children of men, and its paths are the paths of death.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

American King James Version
There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

American Standard Version
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Douay-Rheims Bible
There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.

Darby Bible Translation
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

English Revised Version
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Webster's Bible Translation
There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

World English Bible
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

Young's Literal Translation
There is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.


Pulpit Commentary

Verse 25. - A repetition of Proverbs 14:12.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. The same is said in Proverbs 14:12, and is here repeated because of the excellence, importance, and usefulness of the observation, and to excite an attention to it; that men may be more diligent to look into their ways, and be more cautious where and how they walk, and be more considerate and thoughtful of the issue of them. See Gill on Proverbs 14:12.


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

25. (Compare Pr 14:2).


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The Tongue's Answer is from the Lord
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 25There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 26He that labors labors for himself; for his mouth craves it of him. …

Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:26 The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.