Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:25
This we had before (Pro 14:12), but here it is repeated, as that which is very necessary to be thought of, 1. By way of caution to us all to take heed of deceiving ourselves in the great concerns of our souls by resting in that which seems right and is not really so, and, for the preventing of a self-delusion, to be impartial in self-examination and keep up a jealousy over ourselves. 2. By way of terror to those whose way is not right, is not as it should be, however it may seem to themselves or others; the end of it will certainly be death; to that it has a direct and certain tendency.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 16:25
(Compare Pro 14:2).
John Gill on Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. The same is said in Proverbs 14:12, and is here repeated because of the excellence, importance, and usefulness of the observation, and to excite an attention to it; that men may be more diligent to look into their ways, and be more cautious where and how they walk, and be more considerate and thoughtful of the issue of them. See Gill on Proverbs 14:12.
Keil & Delitzsch on Proverbs 16:25
A group of six proverbs follows, four of which begin with אישׁ, and five relate to the utterances of the mouth.
25 There is a way which appears as right to a man;
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
This verse = Pro 14:12.
Tyndale Open Study Notes on Proverbs 16:25
This proverb repeats 14:12.
Rashi on Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that is straight in a man’s view.
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