Parallel Verses
Amplified
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.
New American Standard Bible
But its
King James Version
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Holman Bible
but its end is the way to death.
International Standard Version
There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.
A Conservative Version
There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
American Standard Version
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
Bible in Basic English
There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.
Darby Translation
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
Julia Smith Translation
There is a way straight before man, and its latter state the ways of death.
King James 2000
There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Lexham Expanded Bible
There is a way [that seems] upright {to} a man, but its end [is] the way of death.
Modern King James verseion
There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
There is a way which some men think to be right; but the end thereof leadeth unto death.
NET Bible
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
New Heart English Bible
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
The Emphasized Bible
There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death!
Webster
There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.
World English Bible
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Youngs Literal Translation
There is a way -- right before a man, And its latter end are ways of death.
Themes
eternal Death » Self-righteousness leads to
Error » Known to God » Allurements of
Evil » Way » General references to
Pathway of sin » General references to
Reasoning » Not a sufficient guide in human affairs
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our own ways are right
Transgression » Known to God » Allurements of
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
Topics
Interlinear
Yashar
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:12
Prayers for Proverbs 14:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
11
The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will thrive.
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,
And the end of joy may be grief.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:15
The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.
Matthew 7:13-14
Romans 6:21
So what benefit did you get at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? [None!] For the outcome of those things is death!
Galatians 6:3
For if anyone thinks he is something [special] when [in fact] he is nothing [special except in his own eyes], he deceives himself.
Proverbs 30:12
There is a generation (class of people) that is pure in its own eyes,
Yet is not washed from its filthiness.
James 1:22
But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth].
Luke 13:24
Ephesians 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin], for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience [those who habitually sin].