KJV - The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

ASV - To the wise the way of life `goeth' upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

BBE - Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.

WEB - The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol.

YLT - A path of life `is' on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

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