Proverbs 15:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:24 — KJV
“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.”
— Proverbs 15:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:24
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have...: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:24: way, wise, may
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:24: life, above, may
“And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. draweth: Heb. is weak the day groweth to an end: Heb. it is the pitching time of the day home: Heb. to thy tent”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:24: way, may, depart
“Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. those: Heb. men”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:24: way, may, depart
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:24: way, wise, may
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