Proverbs 15:24

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15

“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.”Proverbs 15:24

What Does Proverbs 15:24 Mean?

Proverbs 15:24 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 24 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:24 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Colossians 3:1“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”Philippians 3:20“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”Psalms 16:11“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”Proverbs 6:23“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”Matthew 7:14“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”Jeremiah 21:8“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.”John 14:6“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”Psalms 139:24“And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”Proverbs 23:14“Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.”Proverbs 28:5“Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.”Psalms 71:19“Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!”Proverbs 2:18“For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.”Proverbs 5:5“Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.”Proverbs 7:27“Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.”Proverbs 9:8“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”Proverbs 8:9“They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.”Psalms 10:5“His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.”Proverbs 13:14“The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”Proverbs 24:7“Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.”Isaiah 14:9“Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.”

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