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Proverbs 16:25

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

Proverbs 16:25 · New Heart English 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 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

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

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

26 The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.

27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

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