Proverbs 14:12-14

New King James Version

¹²^(A)There is a way that seems right to a man,
But ^(B)its end is the way of ^(C)death.

¹³Even in laughter the heart may sorrow,
And ^(D)the end of mirth may be grief.

¹⁴The backslider in heart will be ^(E)filled with his own ways,
But a good man will be satisfied ^[a]from ^(F)above.

Proverbs 14:12-14

New International Version

¹²There is a way that appears to be right,^(A)
but in the end it leads to death.^(B)

¹³Even in laughter^(C) the heart may ache,
and rejoicing may end in grief.

¹⁴The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,^(D)
and the good rewarded for theirs.^(E)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)