Cross References The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell. Deuteronomy 32:22 A fire is kindled in my wrath, and shall burn even to the lowest hell: and shall devour the earth with her increase, and shall burn the foundations of the mountains. Proverbs 4:18 The way of the wicked is darksome: they know not where they fall. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell. way Proverbs 6:23 That they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the stranger. Psalm 16:11 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life, thou shalt fill me with joy with thy countenance: at thy right hand are delights even to the end. Psalm 139:24 And see if there be in me the way of iniquity: and lead me in the eternal way. Jeremiah 21:8 And to this people thou shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I set before you the way of life, and the way of death. Matthew 7:14 How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it! John 14:6 Jesus saith to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh to the Father, but by me. above Philippians 3:20 But our conversation is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ, Colossians 3:1,2 Therefore if you be risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. . . . that Proverbs 2:18 None that go in unto her, shall return again, neither shall they take hold of the paths of life. Proverbs 5:5 They walk not by the path of life, her steps are wandering, and unaccountable. Proverbs 7:27 Doth not wisdom cry aloud, and prudence put forth her voice? Proverbs 9:8 Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it. Proverbs 23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell. Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…23A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best. 24The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.25The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.… Lexicon The pathאֹ֣רַח (’ō·raḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's Hebrew 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of life חַ֭יִּים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life [leads] upward לְמַ֣עְלָה (lə·ma‘·lāh) Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 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 Hebrew 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent that לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 4616: Purpose -- intent he may avoid ס֝֗וּר (sūr) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 5493: To turn aside going down מָֽטָּה׃ (māṭ·ṭāh) Adverb Strong's Hebrew 4295: Downward, below, beneath to Sheol. מִשְּׁא֥וֹל (miš·šə·’ō·wl) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular Strong's Hebrew 7585: Underworld (place to which people descend at death) Additional Translations The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell. The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath. 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 WiselyExternal Links Proverbs 15:24 NIVProverbs 15:24 NLT Proverbs 15:24 ESV Proverbs 15:24 NASB Proverbs 15:24 ASV Proverbs 15:24 Bible Apps Proverbs 15:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:24 French Bible Proverbs 15:24 German Bible Alphabetical: away below down for from going grave he him keep leads life may of path Sheol That The to upward wise OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:24 The path of life leads upward (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |