King James Version
Read in contextThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
All translations
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol.
To the wise the way of life `goeth' upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
A path of life `is' on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.