Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
There is a way straight before man, and its latter state the ways 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.
Amplified
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way 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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:12
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Prayers for Proverbs 14:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
11 The house of the unjust shall be destroyed: and the tent of the upright shall flourish. 12 There is a way straight before man, and its latter state the ways of death. 13 Also in laughter the heart shall have pain, and its latter state of joy, grief.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:15
The way of the foolish is right in his eyes: and the wise one heard to counsel.
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way straight before a man, and its latter state the ways of death.
Matthew 7:13-14
Enter ye in through the strait gate, for broad the gate and spacious the way leading to destruction, and many are they coming in through it.
Romans 6:21
Therefore what fruit had ye then of what ye are now ashamed? for the end of these, death.
Galatians 6:3
For if any think to be something, being nothing, he deceives himself.
Proverbs 30:12
A generation pure in its eyes, and not washed from its finding.
James 1:22
And be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Luke 13:24
Strive earnestly to enter through the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Ephesians 5:6
Let none lead you astray with vain words: for by these things comes the anger of God upon the sons of disobedience.