Proverbs 21:16
The man that wandereth out of the way of wysdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 2:18For her house is enclined vnto death, and her pathes vnto hell.
Proverbs 7:26For many one hath she wounded and cast downe, yea many a strong man hath ben slaine by the meanes of her.
Proverbs 13:20He that goeth in the companie of wise men, shalbe wise: but who so is a companion of fooles, shalbe afflicted.
Zephaniah 1:6Which start backe from the Lorde, and neither seke after the Lorde nor regard hym.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:16
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. Note, 1. It is a pleasure and satisfaction to good men both to see justice administered by the government they live under, right taking place and iniquity suppressed, and also to practise it themselves, according as their sphere is. They not only do justice, but do it with pleasure, not only for fear of shame, but for love of virtue. 2. It is a terror to wicked men to see the laws put in execution against vice and… Read the whole commentary →