The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell
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King James Version
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.English Standard Version
The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.New International Version
The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.