Proverbs 15:24
What does Proverbs 15:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A path of life <FI>is<Fi> on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Context
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.
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