Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
The path of life [leads] upward for him who has insight, in order to turn away from Sheol below.
New American Standard Bible
That he may keep away from
King James Version
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Holman Bible
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
International Standard Version
The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.
A Conservative Version
To the wise man the way of life [is] upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
American Standard Version
To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
Darby Translation
The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Julia Smith Translation
The path of life is above to the understanding one, to depart from hades below.
King James 2000
The way of life leads above to the wise, that he may depart from sheol beneath.
Modern King James verseion
The way of life is above to the wise, so that he may turn away from hell below.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The way of life leadeth unto heaven; that a man should beware of hell beneath.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
Themes
Hell » In the rv the word "sheol" itself occurs in the following scriptures
Topics
Interlinear
'orach
Ma`al
Cuwr
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Brings Blessings To Others
23 Joy [belongs] to a man with answers in his mouth, and a word in its time, how good [it is]! 24 The path of life [leads] upward for him who has insight, in order to turn away from Sheol below. 25 The house of the proud, Yahweh will tear [it] down, but he will maintain the {property line} of the widow.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:18
for her house sinks to death, and to the dead are her paths.
Philippians 3:20
For our commonwealth exists in heaven, from which also we eagerly await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Colossians 3:1-2
Therefore, if you have been raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Psalm 16:11
You will make known to me [the] path of life. In your presence [is] fullness of joy. At your right hand [are] pleasures forever.
Psalm 139:24
And see if [there is] in me {the worship of false gods}, and lead me in [the] way everlasting.
Proverbs 5:5
Her feet go down [to] death; her steps take hold [of] Sheol.
Proverbs 6:23
For [like] a lamp [is] a commandment, and instruction [is] light, and the way of life [is the] reproof of discipline,
Proverbs 7:27
The ways of Sheol [are] her house, descending to chambers of death.
Proverbs 9:8
Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you; rebuke the wise and he will love you.
Proverbs 23:14
As for you, with the rod you shall beat him, and his life you will save from Sheol.
Jeremiah 21:8
"And to this people you shall say, 'Thus says Yahweh, "Look, I [am] setting {before you} the way of life and the way of death.
Matthew 7:14
because narrow [is] the gate and constricted [is] the road that leads to life, and there are few who find it!
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.