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Proverbs 21:16

The man who wanders out of the way of understanding 2 shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. 1

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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 upright to do mishpat ·justice·; 2 but it is a destruction to the workers of vain striving of iniquity. 1

17He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· pleasure shall be a poor man. 2 He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wine and oil shall not be rich. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 49:14They are appointed as a flock for Sheol ·Place of the dead·. 2 Death shall be their shepherd. 1 The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. 2 Their beauty shall decay in Sheol ·Place of the dead·, 2 far from their mansion. 1

Proverbs 2:18for her house leads down to death, 2 her paths to the departed spirits. 1

Proverbs 7:26for she has thrown down many wounded. 2 Yes, all her slain are a mighty army. 1

Proverbs 13:20One who walks with wise men grows wise, 2 but a companion of fools suffers harm. 1

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 →

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