Verse of the Day

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Proverbs 16:25 NIV

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

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

There's a way that looks harmless enough; look again - it leads straight to hell.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 16:25

(Read Proverbs 16:25)

This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls.


Proverbs 16:25 In-Context

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.Or "prudent" / "and make their lips persuasive"

24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

26 The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.

27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Saturday, December 13

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

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Friday, December 12

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

Read all of Psalm 119 NIV

Thursday, December 11

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.

Read all of Micah 7 NIV

Wednesday, December 10

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

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Tuesday, December 09

Mark 8:36

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

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Monday, December 08

Matthew 5:6

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

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Sunday, December 07

Proverbs 18:12

Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

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