Proverbs 15:24
The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
In Context
23A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
25The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.
Cross References
Proverbs 5:5Her feet descend into death, and her steps reach even to Hell.
Proverbs 7:27Her household is the way to Hell, reaching even to the inner places of death.
Proverbs 23:14You will strike him with the rod, and so shall you deliver his soul from Hell.
Matthew 7:14How narrow is the gate, and how straight is the way, which leads to life, and few there are who find it!
Philippians 3:20But our way of life is in heaven. And from heaven, too, we await the Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:24
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! Note, 1. We speak wisely when we speak seasonably: The answer of the mouth will be our credit and joy when it is pertinent and to the purpose, and is spoken in due season, when it is needed and will be regarded, and, as we say, hits the joint. Many a good word comes short of doing the good it might have done, for want of being well-timed. Nor is any thing more the beauty of discourse than to have a proper answer ready… Read the whole commentary →