Proverbs 16:25
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
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A group of six proverbs follows, four of which begin with אישׁ, and five relate to the utterances of the mouth. 25 There is a way which appears as right to a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death. This verse = Pro 14:12.
Open source ↗This we had before (Pro 14:12), but here it is repeated, as that which is very necessary to be thought of, 1. By way of caution to us all to take heed of deceiving ourselves in the great concerns of our souls by resting in that which seems right and is not really so, and, for the preventing of a self-delusion, to be impartial in self-examination and keep up a jealousy over ourselves. 2. By way of terror to those whose way is not right, is not as it should be, however it may seem to themselves or others; the end of it will certainly be death; to that it has a direct and certain tendency.
Open source ↗16:25 This proverb repeats 14:12.
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