| Proverbs 15:24 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | The path of life for a wise person leads upward in order to turn him away from hell below.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. |
| ASV: | To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. |
| BBE: | Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld. |
| DBY: | The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. |
| ERV: | To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. |
| JPS: | The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath. |
| WBS: | The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. |
| WEB: | The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. |
| YLT: | A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath. |
| Proverbs 15:24 Cross References |
| XREF: | Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| WES: | 15:24 The way - The way a wise man takes to obtain life, is to place his heart, and treasure, and conversation on things above. |
| MHC: | 15:16,17. Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked. 18. He that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife, but appeases it, if kindled. 19. Those who have no heart to their work, pretend that they cannot do their work without hardship and danger. And thus many live always in doubt about their state, because always in neglect of some duty. 20. Those who treat an aged mother or a father with contempt or neglect, show their own folly. 21. Such as are truly wise, study that their thoughts, words, and actions should be regular, sincere, and holy. 22. If men will not take time and pains to deliberate, they are not likely to bring any thing to pass. 23. Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the occasions. 24. A good man sets his affections on things above; his way leads directly thither. |
| CONC: | Acting Aside Avoid Below Beneath Depart Downward Grave Guiding Hell Leads Man's Nether-world Path Sheol Turn Underworld Upward Upwards Wise Wisely |
| PREV: | Acting Avoid Below Beneath Depart Downward Grave Guiding Hell High Life Nether-World Path Sheol Turn Underworld Upward Upwards Way Wise Wisely |
| NEXT: | Acting Avoid Below Beneath Depart Downward Grave Guiding Hell High Life Nether-World Path Sheol Turn Underworld Upward Upwards Way Wise Wisely |
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