Proverbs 15:24 “The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going do…”

Proverbs 15:24

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

American Standard Version

To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

Geneva Bible 1599

The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.

Darby Translation

The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

Young's Literal Translation

A path of life [is] on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

Bible in Basic English

Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.

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Cross references

“way”

Psalm 16:11 Matthew 7:14 Jeremiah 21:8 John 14:6 Psalm 139:24 Proverbs 6:23

Psalm 16:11 · BSB

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Matthew 7:14 · BSB

But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Jeremiah 21:8 · BSB

Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

John 14:6 · BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Psalm 139:24 · BSB

See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.

Proverbs 6:23 · BSB

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

“above”

Philippians 3:20 Colossians 3:1 Colossians 3:2

Philippians 3:20 · BSB

But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Colossians 3:1 · BSB

Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Colossians 3:2 · BSB

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

“that”

Proverbs 23:14 Proverbs 2:18 Proverbs 5:5 Proverbs 7:27 Proverbs 9:8

Proverbs 23:14 · BSB

Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

Proverbs 2:18 · BSB

For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.

Proverbs 5:5 · BSB

Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.

Proverbs 7:27 · BSB

Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.

Proverbs 9:8 · BSB

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!

25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

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