Catholic Public Domain Version
"The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell."
— Proverbs 15:24, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.”
“To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. ”
“The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.”
“The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.”
“The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.”
“Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.”
“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.”
Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.
Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.
A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.
The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.
Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.
Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.