Devine Scripture

Proverbs 15:24

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

Context

v.23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

v.24This passage

v.25Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 21:8

    And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

  • Philippians 3:20

    For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

  • Psalms 16:11

    Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

  • Proverbs 9:8

    Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

  • Psalms 139:24

    And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.

  • Colossians 3:1

    If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.