Proverbs 14:12 and 16:25 — “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” It’s a sobering reminder that human judgment, even when sincere, can be flawed or misled without divine wisdom.

Self-reliance vs. God-reliance: The verse warns against trusting our own understanding without seeking God’s guidance. It’s echoed in Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”