Proverbs 21:16
The man that wandereth astray out of the way of intelligence shall rest in the assembly of the departed.
Leeser Tanakh
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
15It is joy to the righteous to execute justice; but it is a terror to wrong-doers.
17He that loveth pleasure will be a man of want: he that loveth wine and oil will not become rich.
Cross References
Psalms 49:14(49:15) Like flocks are they thrust into the nether world; death will feed them; but the upright shall have dominion over them in that morning, and their form wasteth away in the nether world, [taken away] from their own dwelling.
Proverbs 2:18For she sinketh unto death—her house, and unto the departed [lead] her tracks.
Proverbs 7:26For many deadly wounded hath she caused to fall: yea, very numerous are all those slain by her.
Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with wise men will become wise; but he that associateth with fools will be destroyed.
Zephaniah 1:6And those that are turned away from following the Lord; and those that have not sought for the Lord, and have not inquired of him.
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 →