Proverbs 16:25

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:25

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

There is a way which seems right to a man, and its end result leads to death.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

There is a way straight before a man, and its latter state the ways of death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 16:25

ThereisH3426awayH1870Noun MasculinethatseemethrightH3477Adjective untoH6440Noun MasculineamanH376Noun MasculinebuttheendH319Noun FemininethereofarethewaysH1870Noun MasculineofdeathH4194Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 16:25

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 16:25

Summary

Deceptive paths appear right but lead astray

Event

Wrong path seems correct initially

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC