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Proverbs 16:25

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

Proverbs 16:25 · Geneva Bible

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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 Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.

23 The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.

24 Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.

25 There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.

26 The person that traueileth, traueileth for himselfe: for his mouth craueth it of him.

27 A wicked man diggeth vp euill, and in his lippes is like burning fire.

28 A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.

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