King James Bible
KJVThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 15:24
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 15:24 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. | |
American Standard VersionASV | To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. | |
English Revised VersionERV | To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. | |
World English BibleWEB | The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. |
American Standard Version
ASVTo the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
English Revised Version
ERVTo the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
World English Bible
WEBThe path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
American King James Version
AKJVThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
King James Bible
KJVThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
American Standard Version
ASVTo the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
English Revised Version
ERVTo the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
World English Bible
WEBThe path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
American King James Version
AKJVThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.