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Proverbs 16:25

What does Proverbs 16:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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 that 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

There is a way right before a man, And its latter end--ways of death.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.24Pleasant words areas a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

v.25This passage

v.26The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.

Cross references

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

  • Isaiah 28:15

    Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:

  • Proverbs 12:26

    The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

  • John 9:40

    Those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said unto him, Are we also blind?

  • Proverbs 14:12

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

  • Proverbs 12:15

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

  • John 7:47

    The Pharisees therefore answered them, Are ye also led astray?

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