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Proverbs 15:24
The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.
Proverbs 15:24 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 15:24 in other translations
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
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In context
21 Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense,—but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.
22 Plans, are frustrated, for lack of consultation, but, by the multitude of counsellors, shall counsel, be established.
23 A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season,—how good!
24 The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.
25 The house of proud men, will Yahweh tear down, but he will maintain the boundary of the widow.
26 An abomination to Yahweh, are the plottings of the wicked, but, with the pure, are sayings of sweetness.
27 He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.
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