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Proverbs 15:24
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15:24 · Webster 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 is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [it is]!
24 The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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