“There is a way which seemeth right vnto a man: but the end thereof are the wayes of death.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
- King James Version
There is a way {which seems} right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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 seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.
- Basic English Bible
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
- Darby Bible
There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.
- Webster's Bible
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
- World English Bible
There is a way -- right before a man, And its latter end [are] ways of death.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:12
14:12 Right - There are some evil courses which men may think to be lawful and good. The end - The event shews that they were sinful and destructive.