King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:24
“The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 15
22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
24
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.