Proverbs 14:12
What does Proverbs 14:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
KJV
King James Version · 1611There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862There is a way--right before a man, And its latter end <FI>are<Fi> ways of death.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
Context
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.
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