Proverbs 15:24
The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season,—how good!
25The house of proud men, will Yahweh tear down, but he will maintain the boundary of the widow.
Cross References
Psalms 139:24And see if there be any idol-way in me, and lead me in a way age-abiding.
Proverbs 5:5Her feet, are going down to death,—on hades, will her steps take firm hold.
Proverbs 7:27Ways to hades, are in her house, descending into the chambers of death.
Proverbs 23:14Thou, with the rod, shalt smite him, and, his soul from hades, shalt thou deliver.
Matthew 7:14Because, narrow, is the gate, and, confined, the way, that leadeth unto life,—and, few, are they who find, it.
Philippians 3:20For, our citizenship, in the heavens, hath its rise; wherefore, a Saviour also, do we ardently await,—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 →