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The Danger of Self-Deception
Commentators universally agree that this verse warns against relying on human intuition or feelings as a moral compass. Paths of self-will, carelessness, and sensuality can feel right and justifiable to the person walking them. However, as Matthew Henry puts it, such 'self-deceivers prove self-destroyers,' because the ultimate end of a path not aligned with God's truth is ruin.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 14:12
18th Century
Theologian
A way ... - The way of the fool, the way of self-indulgence and self-will.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 14:12
19th Century
Bishop
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, and yet he will be punished if he follows it, for his perverted conscience may arise from h…
John Gill
On Proverbs 14:12
17th Century
Pastor
There is a way which seems right unto a man
As the way of sin and wickedness does, it promising much carnal pleasure…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 14:12
17th Century
Minister
The ways of carelessness, of worldliness, and of sensuality seem right to those who walk in them; but self-deceivers prove self-destroyers. See the…