Proverbs 15:24
The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
In Context
25The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.
Cross References
Proverbs 5:5For the feet of folly lead those who deal with her down to the grave with death; and her steps are not established.
Proverbs 7:27Her house is the + 7:27 Gr. ways. way of hell, leading down to the chambers of death.
Proverbs 23:14For you shall beat him with the rod, and shall deliver his soul from death.
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 →