Proverbs 15:24

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

The way of life (is) above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. The way of the wise tends upwards toward the heavenly life of the angels (cf. ; ). His aspirations and desires are heavenwards. 'In proportion as each thing in this machine of the world is more elevated, the more noble and excellent it is, as heaven excels the elements' (Rabbi Levi).