Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for prudent people, 1 that they may turn away from Sheol beneath. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
In Context
23A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; 1 how good is a timely word! 1
25Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, 1 but he protects the property of the widow. 1
Cross References
Psalms 139:24See if there is any wicked way in me, 1 and lead me in the everlasting way.
Proverbs 5:5Her feet go down to death; 1 her steps go all the way to Sheol. 1
Proverbs 7:27Her house is on the paths to Sheol; 1 they go down to the dark bedrooms of death.
Proverbs 23:14It is you who must beat him with the rod 1 and save his soul from Sheol. 1
Matthew 7:14But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Philippians 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a savior, the 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 →