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Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the wayes of death.

Proverbs 14:12 · Geneva Bible

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Proverbs 14:12 in other translations

KJV King James Version

There is a way which 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

9 The foole maketh a mocke of sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.

10 The heart knoweth the bitternes of his soule, and the stranger shall not medle with his ioy.

11 The house of the wicked shalbe destroyed: but the tabernacle of the righteous shall florish.

12 There is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the wayes of death.

13 Euen in laughing the heart is sorowful, and the ende of that mirth is heauinesse.

14 The heart that declineth, shall be saciate with his owne wayes: but a good man shall depart from him.

15 The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

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