Proverbs 14:12-14

New Century Version

¹²Some people think they are doing right,
but in the end it leads to death.

¹³Someone who is laughing may be sad inside,
and joy may end in sadness.

¹⁴Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways,
and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.

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 Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)