Proverbs 14:12-14

New International Reader's Version

¹²There is a way that appears to be right.
But in the end it leads to death.

¹³Even when you laugh, your heart can be hurting.
And your joy can end in sadness.

¹⁴Those who aren’t faithful will be paid back
for what they’ve done.
And good people will receive rewards
for how they’ve lived.

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 International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)