May you get to Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead

May you get to Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead

The phrase "May you get to Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead" is a proverb that has been passed down through generations, often used as a wish or blessing for someone's safe passage into the afterlife. The sentiment behind this saying is one of hope and protection, wishing for the individual to reach Heaven before any harm can come to them from the Devil.