King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the prudent, the path of life goes upward; thus he avoids Sh'ol below.
Berean Standard Bible:
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
American Standard Version:
To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The way{H734} of life{H2416} is above{H4605} to the wise{H7919}, that he may depart{H5493} from hell{H7585} beneath{H4295}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Colossians 3:1
- ¶ If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:2
- Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Psalms 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.
Matthew 7:14
- Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
John 14:6
- Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Philippians 3:20
- For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Jeremiah 21:8
- ¶ And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.
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Commentary for Proverbs 15:24
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H734
There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹרַח
Transliteration: ʼôrach
Pronunciation: o'-rakh
Description: from אָרַח; a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan; manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way. - Strong's Number: H2416
There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַי
Transliteration: chay
Pronunciation: khah'-ee
Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. - Strong's Number: H4605
There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעַל
Transliteration: maʻal
Pronunciation: mah'al
Description: from עָלָה; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.; above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. - Strong's Number: H7919
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂכַל
Transliteration: sâkal
Pronunciation: saw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent; consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. - Strong's Number: H5493
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּר
Transliteration: çûwr
Pronunciation: soor
Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. - Strong's Number: H7585
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁאוֹל
Transliteration: shᵉʼôwl
Pronunciation: sheh-ole'
Description: or שְׁאֹל; from שָׁאַל; Hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates; grave, hell, pit. - Strong's Number: H4295
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטָּה
Transliteration: maṭṭâh
Pronunciation: mat'-taw
Description: from עָוַר with directive enclitic appended; downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes; beneath, down(-ward), less, very low, under(-neath).