Verse 25

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:12 : 12 There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end leads to death.
  • Prov 12:15 : 15 The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
  • Prov 12:26 : 26 The righteous choose their companions wisely, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
  • Acts 26:9 : 9 Indeed, I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
  • 2 Cor 13:5 : 5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
  • Isa 28:15-19 : 15 Because you have said, 'We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol we have made an agreement. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, it will not reach us, for we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.' 16 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. The one who believes will not panic.' 17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. 18 Your covenant with death will be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be trampled by it. 19 As often as it passes through, it will seize you. Morning after morning, day and night, it will pass through. The understanding of this message will bring only terror.
  • John 7:47-49 : 47 The Pharisees replied to them, 'Have you also been deceived?' 48 Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him? 49 But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed.
  • John 9:40 : 40 Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this and asked, 'Are we also blind?'