Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. New Living Translation The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind. English Standard Version The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath. Berean Standard Bible The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. King James Bible The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. New King James Version The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below. New American Standard Bible The path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from Sheol below. NASB 1995 The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. NASB 1977 The path of life leads upward for the wise, That he may keep away from Sheol below. Legacy Standard Bible The path of life leads upward for the one who has insight That he may turn away from Sheol below. Amplified Bible The [chosen] path of life leads upward for the wise, That he may keep away from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) below. Christian Standard Bible For the prudent the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the discerning the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol. American Standard Version To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. Contemporary English Version All who are wise follow a road that leads upward to life and away from death. English Revised Version To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. GOD'S WORD® Translation The path of life for a wise person leads upward in order to turn him away from hell below. Good News Translation Wise people walk the road that leads upward to life, not the road that leads downward to death. International Standard Version The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below. Majority Standard Bible The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. NET Bible The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. New Heart English Bible The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA path of life [is] on high for the wise, "" To turn aside from Sheol beneath. Young's Literal Translation A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath. Smith's Literal Translation The path of life is above to the understanding one, to depart from hades below. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell. Catholic Public Domain Version The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell. New American Bible The path of life leads upward for the prudent, turning them from Sheol below. New Revised Standard Version For the wise the path of life leads upward, in order to avoid Sheol below. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe way of life leads upward for the wise, that he may depart from the depths of Sheol. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Way of Life is an ascent to the understanding one, to turn away from Sheol beneath. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath. Brenton Septuagint Translation The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…23A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! 24The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. 25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.… Cross References John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Psalm 16:11 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. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Proverbs 12:28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. Isaiah 35:8 And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it. John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. Matthew 19:16-17 Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” / “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. 1 John 5:11-12 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. Isaiah 2:3 And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. Treasury of Scripture The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. way Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 139:24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. above Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Colossians 3:1,2 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God… that Proverbs 2:18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. Proverbs 5:5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Proverbs 7:27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. Jump to Previous Acting Avoid Below Beneath Depart Downward Grave Guiding Hell High Life Nether-World Path Sheol Turn Underworld Upward Upwards Way Wise WiselyJump to Next Acting Avoid Below Beneath Depart Downward Grave Guiding Hell High Life Nether-World Path Sheol Turn Underworld Upward Upwards Way Wise WiselyProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathThe path of life leads upward for the wise This phrase emphasizes the journey of spiritual growth and moral integrity. In biblical context, the "path of life" often refers to a way of living that aligns with God's commandments and wisdom. The upward direction signifies progress towards God and eternal life. In ancient Israel, the concept of wisdom was deeply connected to the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10), suggesting that true wisdom involves a reverent relationship with God. The imagery of an upward path contrasts with the downward pull of sin and folly, as seen in other wisdom literature like Ecclesiastes and Job. This upward journey can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate embodiment of wisdom and the way to eternal life (John 14:6). that he may avoid going down to Sheol Persons / Places / Events 1. The WiseIn the context of Proverbs, the wise are those who fear the Lord and live according to His commandments. They are contrasted with the foolish, who reject wisdom and understanding. 2. Sheol In Hebrew thought, Sheol is the realm of the dead, often depicted as a place of darkness and separation from God. It represents the ultimate consequence of a life lived apart from divine wisdom. 3. The Path of Life This metaphorical path represents a life journey aligned with God's wisdom and righteousness, leading to eternal life and fellowship with God. Teaching Points The Importance of WisdomWisdom is not just intellectual knowledge but a practical application of God's truth in daily life. It requires a heart aligned with God's will. Eternal Perspective The wise live with an eternal perspective, understanding that their choices have consequences beyond this life. They seek to avoid the spiritual death represented by Sheol. Daily Choices Matter Every decision can either lead us closer to God or away from Him. The wise consistently choose the path that leads upward. Avoiding Spiritual Pitfalls By adhering to God's wisdom, the wise avoid the traps and pitfalls that lead to spiritual death and separation from God.(24) The way of life is above to the wise.--These words sound like a faint echo of such passages as Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:1-2, though the writer's meaning may only have been that the wise man who fears the Lord (Proverbs 1:7) is rewarded with long life on earth (Proverbs 3:16), and escapes death and hell (Proverbs 2:18-19). Comp. Isaiah 38:18-19. . . . Verse 24. - The way of life is above to the wise; Revised Version, to the wise the way of life goeth upward. The writer means primarily that the wise and good lead such a life as to preserve them from death (Proverbs 14:32). The path may be steep and painful, but at any rate it has this compensation - it leads away from destruction. It is obvious to read into the passage higher teaching. The good man's path leads heavenward, to a high life here, to happiness hereafter; his conversation is in heaven (Philippians 3:20), his affections are set on things above (Colossians 3:2). Such an upward life tends to material and spiritual health, as it is added, that he may depart from hell (SheoI) beneath. Primarily, a long and happy life is promised to the man who fears the Lord, as in Proverbs 3:16; secondarily, such a one avoids that downward course which ends in the darkness of hell. Vulgate, "The path of life is above the instructed man, to make him avoid the nethermost (novissimo) hell;" Septuagint, "The thoughts of the prudent man are the ways of life, that turning from Hades he may be safe." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The pathאֹ֣רַח (’ō·raḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of life חַ֭יִּים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life [leads] upward לְמַ֣עְלָה (lə·ma‘·lāh) Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top for the wise, לְמַשְׂכִּ֑יל (lə·maś·kîl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent that לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent he may avoid ס֝֗וּר (sūr) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5493: To turn aside going down מָֽטָּה׃ (māṭ·ṭāh) Adverb Strong's 4295: Downward, below, beneath to Sheol. מִשְּׁא֥וֹל (miš·šə·’ō·wl) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular Strong's 7585: Underworld (place to which people descend at death) Links Proverbs 15:24 NIVProverbs 15:24 NLT Proverbs 15:24 ESV Proverbs 15:24 NASB Proverbs 15:24 KJV Proverbs 15:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:24 French Bible Proverbs 15:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:24 The path of life leads upward (Prov. 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