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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <i>are</i> the ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />There is a way <i>that seems</i> right to a man, But its end <i>is</i> the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a way <i>which seems</i> right to a person, But its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />There is a way <i>which seems</i> right to a man, But its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />There is a way <i>which seems</i> right to a man, But its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There is a way <i>which seems</i> right to a man <i>and</i> appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />What you think is the right road may lead to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />There is a way—right before a man, "" And its latter end [are] ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> There is a way -- right before a man, And its latter end are ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />There is a way straight before man, and its latter state the ways of death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />There is a way which seems just to a man, but its conclusion leads to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sometimes a way seems right, but the end of it leads to death! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />There is a way that men think is right, and its ways are the ways of death.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it reach to the depths of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/14-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2626" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm">The Wise Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">There is</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·reḵ (N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">a way</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yā·šār (Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">that seems right</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/319.htm" title="319: wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯāh (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3fs) -- The after-part, end. From 'achar; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity.">but its end</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·ḵê- (N-cpc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">is the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mā·weṯ (N-ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">of death.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a></span><br />Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a></span><br />The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Romans 6:21-23</a></span><br />What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. / But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. / For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Proverbs 16:25</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-22</a></span><br />For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a></span><br />For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a></span><br />But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a></span><br />Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a></span><br />The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/21-25.htm">Judges 21:25</a></span><br />In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Philippians 3:18-19</a></span><br />For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. / Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a></span><br />For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Proverbs 12:15</a></b></br> The way of a fool <i>is</i> right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel <i>is</i> wise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Proverbs 16:25</a></b></br> There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <i>are</i> the ways of death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-12.htm">Proverbs 30:12</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> a generation <i>that are</i> pure in their own eyes, and <i>yet</i> is not washed from their filthiness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">End</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/esther/3-11.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">A wise woman builds her house</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>There is a way that seems right to a man</b><br>This phrase highlights the human tendency to rely on personal judgment and understanding. In biblical context, this reflects the broader theme of human fallibility and the limitations of human wisdom. The Book of Proverbs frequently contrasts human understanding with divine wisdom, emphasizing the need for reliance on God’s guidance (<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>). Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern context where wisdom literature often warned against self-reliance. Culturally, it underscores the importance of seeking counsel and wisdom from God rather than solely trusting in one's own perspective.<p><b>but its end is the way of death</b><br>This part of the verse serves as a stark warning about the consequences of relying solely on human judgment. The "way of death" can be understood both literally and spiritually. Biblically, death often symbolizes separation from God, as seen in <a href="/genesis/2-17.htm">Genesis 2:17</a> and <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of sin leading to death, contrasting with the life offered through obedience to God. Theologically, it points to the ultimate consequence of sin and the need for redemption, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers the way to eternal life (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). This serves as a prophetic reminder of the necessity of choosing the path of life through Christ, rather than the deceptive paths that lead away from God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written. The Israelites valued wisdom literature as a means to live righteously and in accordance with God's will.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_of_life_and_death.htm">The Path of Life and Death</a></b><br>A metaphorical concept frequently used in wisdom literature to describe the choices and consequences faced by individuals.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_wisdom.htm">Discernment and Wisdom</a></b><br>Seek God's wisdom through prayer and scripture to discern the right path. Human judgment is fallible and can lead to destructive choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_sin.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Sin</a></b><br>Sin often appears attractive and right, but its end is spiritual death. Be vigilant and aware of the subtle ways sin can deceive.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a></b><br>Surround yourself with wise, godly individuals who can provide guidance and accountability. They can help you see beyond your own limited perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture.htm">The Role of Scripture</a></b><br>Regularly study the Bible to align your understanding with God's truth. Scripture is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regularly examine your life and choices in light of God's Word. Be willing to change direction if you find yourself on a path that leads away from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_right_path_lead_to_death.htm">Could a seemingly right path lead to death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_prov._14_12_relate_to_free_will.htm">Proverbs 14:12: If there is a “way that seems right but ends in death,” how does this align with human free will and moral accountability? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'humble_exalted'_mean.htm">Could a seemingly right path lead to death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_right_path_lead_to_death.htm">Could a seemingly right path lead to death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, </span>and yet he will be punished if he follows it, for his perverted conscience may arise from his desertion of God, and his refusal of the light He offered. (Comp. <a href="/romans/1-28.htm" title="And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;">Romans 1:28</a>, <span class= "ital">sqq.</span>)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - This verse occurs again in <a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Proverbs 16:25</a>. <span class="cmt_word">There is a way which seemeth right unto a man.</span> This may refer to the blinding effects of passion and self-will; for these make a man think his own way best and most desirable. But it seems better to take it as a warning against following a perverted or uninstructed conscience. Conscience needs to be informed by God's Word and ruled by God's will to make it a safe guide. When properly regulated, it is able to pronounce a verdict upon contemplated action, and its verdict must always he obeyed. But warped by prejudice, weakened by disuse and disobedience, judicially blinded in punishment and in consequence of sin, it loses all power of moral judgment, and becomes inoperative of good; and then, as to the way that seemed at the moment right, <span class="cmt_word">the end thereof are the ways of death</span> (<a href="/proverbs/5-5.htm">Proverbs 5:5</a>). The man is following a false light, and is led astray, and goes headlong to destruction (comp. <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Romans 1:28</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-2.htm">1 Timothy 4:2</a>; see on ver. 13). St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 5:12) has some words on this subject: "There are times when we are ignorant whether the very things which we believe we do aright, are rightly done in the strict Judge's eye. For it often happens that an action of ours, which is cause for our condemnation, passes with us for the aggrandizement of virtue. Often by the same act whereby we think to appease the Judge, he is urged to anger when favourable Hence, while holy men are getting the mastery over their evil habits, their very good practices even become an object of dread to them, lest, when they desire to do a good action, they be decoyed by a semblance of the thing, lest the baleful canker of corruption lurk under the fair appearance of a goodly colour. For they know that they are still charged with the burden of corruption, and cannot exactly discern the things that be good" (Oxford transl.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/14-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">There is</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֤שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a way</span><br /><span class="heb">דֶּ֣רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(de·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that seems right</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭שָׁר</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but its end</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אַחֲרִיתָ֗הּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_319.htm">Strong's 319: </a> </span><span class="str2">The last, end, the future, posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the way</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּרְכֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(dar·ḵê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of death.</span><br /><span class="heb">מָֽוֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(mā·weṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/14-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seems right (Prov. 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