Translation Comparison

Proverbs 14:12

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 14:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Proverbs 14:12 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
American Standard VersionASV	There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
English Revised VersionERV	There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.
World English BibleWEB	There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	There is a way — right before a man, And its latter end are ways of death.
American King James VersionAKJV	There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.

World English Bible

WEB

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

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

There is a way — right before a man, And its latter end are ways of death.

American King James Version

AKJV

There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.