Proverbs 16:25

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יֵ֤שׁ דֶּ֣רֶךְ יָ֭שָׁר לִפְנֵי־אִ֑ישׁ וְ֝אַחֲרִיתָ֗הּ דַּרְכֵי־מָֽוֶת׃

Transliteration

There-is derek yāšār before-ʾîš and-ʾaḥărîtāh darkê-māwet

Grammar Details

• *yēš*: existential particle - there is/exists
• *derek*: noun, feminine, singular - way/path/road
• *yāšār*: adjective, masculine, singular - straight/right/upright
• *lipnê*: preposition - before
• *ʾîš*: noun, masculine, singular - man/person
• *wᵉ*: conjunction - and
• *ʾaḥărîtāh*: noun, feminine, singular with 3rd feminine singular suffix - its end
• *darkê*: noun, feminine, plural construct - ways of
• *māwet*: noun, masculine, singular - death

Word Meanings

• *derek yāšār*: straight way/right path/way that seems right
• *ʾaḥărîtāh*: its end/its outcome/its final result
• *darkê-māwet*: ways of death/paths to death

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV1611 – Modern English

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

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  There is{H3426} a way{H1870} which seemeth right{H3477} unto{H6440} a man,{H376} But the end{H319} thereof are the ways{H1870} of death.{H4194}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  There is{H3426} a way{H1870} that seemeth right{H3477} unto{H6440} a man{H376}, but the end{H319} thereof are the ways{H1870} of death{H4194}.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  There is a waye yt men thinke to be right, but the ende therof leadeth vnto death.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  There is a way that men thynke to be ryght: but the ende therof leadeth vnto death.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  There is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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?'