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Proverbs 16:25

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

Proverbs 16:25 · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 16:25 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

23 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

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

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

27 A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

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