Proverbs 21:16
The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
Updated King James Version
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 just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
17He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
Cross References
Psalms 49:14Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
Proverbs 2:18For her house inclines unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
Proverbs 7:26For she has cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
Proverbs 13:20He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Zephaniah 1:6And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him.
Ephesians 2:1And you has he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
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 →