Proverbs 15:24
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
*The way of life is aboue to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePhil.3.20. col.3.2.
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1IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
1¶ If yee then bee risen with Christ, seeke those things which are aboue, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God:
2Set your ‖affection on things aboue, not on things on the earth.
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Proverbs 15:24
The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.
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Sense 1: A place beneath, associated with the dead, destruction, and confinement. Sense 2: The place of punishment and torment, described as hell fire and fire that never shall be quenched. Sense 3: By figure, the depths, pains, or destructive power of death and overwhelming affliction.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Under or below in place, depth, position, or relation; on the lower side.
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23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
23†A man hath ioy by the answere 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.
24*The way of life is aboue to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Selected passage25The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
25*The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.