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Proverbs 15:24

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 15:24 in other translations

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

Proverbs 15:24 · World English Bible

Proverbs 15:24 in context

  1. 22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
  2. 23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
  3. 24To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
  4. 25Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
  5. 26Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.