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Proverbs 14:12

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There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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  1. Proverbs 16:25Rank 1 from verse 12
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    25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

  2. Matthew 7:13–14Rank 2 from verse 12
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    13¶ Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

    14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

  3. Proverbs 12:15Rank 3 from verse 12
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    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

  4. Galatians 6:3Rank 4 from verse 12
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    3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

  5. Luke 13:24Rank 5 from verse 12
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    24¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

  6. Romans 6:21Rank 6 from verse 12
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    21What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

  7. Proverbs 30:12Rank 7 from verse 12
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    12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

  8. James 1:22Rank 8 from verse 12
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    22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

  9. Ephesians 5:6Rank 9 from verse 12
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    6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

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Proverbs 14:12

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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seemeth

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Third-person singular present form of seem, meaning to appear, be regarded, or be fitting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

end

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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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14:11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

14:12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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14:13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

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