Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 15:24
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Berean Standard Bible
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 15
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
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