Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:12

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Context

v.11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

v.12This passage

v.13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 12:15

    The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Galatians 6:3

    For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

  • Luke 13:24

    Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

  • Proverbs 30:12

    There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, Andyetare not washed from their filthiness.

  • Proverbs 16:25

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

  • James 1:22

    But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.