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The path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from Sheol below.
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American Standard Version
To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Christian Standard Bible
For the prudent the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
English Standard Version
The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
King James Version
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
New International Version
The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
New King James Version
The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.
New Living Translation
The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind.
World English Bible
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.