Proverbs 15:24
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
In other versions
To the wise the way of life `goeth' upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
ASV
Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
BBE
The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
DBY
The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol.
WEB
A path of life `is' on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
YLT
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
ENG
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
WBT
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
BSB
In context
22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.