Proverbs 15:24

King James Version 1611 (Original)

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 2:18 : 18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
  • Phil 3:20 : 20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
  • Col 3:1-2 : 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
  • Ps 16:11 : 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
  • Ps 139:24 : 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
  • Prov 5:5 : 5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
  • Prov 6:23 : 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
  • Prov 7:27 : 27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
  • Prov 9:8 : 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
  • Prov 23:14 : 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
  • Jer 21:8 : 8 And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.
  • Matt 7:14 : 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
  • John 14:6 : 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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