Proverbs 15:24

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:24

BSB
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
AKJV
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
CPDV
The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.
ERV
To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
NHEB
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
SMT
The path of life is above to the understanding one, to depart from hades below.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:24
Summary
Wise choose upward path avoiding downward ruin
Event
Wise person's path choice
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom