Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead. New Living Translation The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead. English Standard Version One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead. Berean Standard Bible The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. King James Bible The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. New King James Version A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. New American Standard Bible A person who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. NASB 1995 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. NASB 1977 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. Legacy Standard Bible A man who wanders from the way of insight Will rest in the assembly of the dead. Amplified Bible A man who wanders from the way of understanding (godly wisdom) Will remain in the assembly of the dead. Christian Standard Bible The person who strays from the way of prudence will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. Holman Christian Standard Bible The man who strays from the way of wisdom will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. American Standard Version The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead. Contemporary English Version If you stop using good sense, you will find yourself in the grave. English Revised Version The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the dead. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person who wanders from the way of wise behavior will rest in the assembly of the dead. Good News Translation Death is waiting for anyone who wanders away from good sense. International Standard Version Whoever wanders from the path of understanding will end up where the dead are gathered. Majority Standard Bible The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. NET Bible The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed. New Heart English Bible The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead. Webster's Bible Translation The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. World English Bible The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA man who is wandering from the way of understanding, "" Rests in an assembly of Rephaim. Young's Literal Translation A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth. Smith's Literal Translation A man wandering from the way of understanding shall rest in the convocation of the shades. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants. Catholic Public Domain Version A man who wanders astray from the way of doctrine will linger in the company of the giants. New American Bible Whoever strays from the way of good sense will abide in the assembly of the shades. New Revised Standard Version Whoever wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe man who wanders from the way of understanding shall lie in the congregation of the dead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A son of man that strays from the way of understanding will descend with the children of the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the congregation of the shades. Brenton Septuagint Translation A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, shall rest in the congregation of giants. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…15Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity. 16The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. 17He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.… Cross References Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Psalm 1:1-6 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. ... Matthew 15:14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Isaiah 53:6 We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. John 3:19-20 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. Romans 1:21-22 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, 2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Ephesians 4:18 They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Hebrews 3:10 Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’ 2 Timothy 4:4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Treasury of Scripture The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. wandereth Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Psalm 125:5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. Zephaniah 1:6 And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor inquired for him. remain Proverbs 2:18,19 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead… Proverbs 7:26,27 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her… Proverbs 9:18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. Jump to Previous Abide Assembly Company Congregation Dead Path Rephaim Rest Resteth Resting-Place Shades Strays Understanding Wanderer Wandereth Wandering Wanders Way WisdomJump to Next Abide Assembly Company Congregation Dead Path Rephaim Rest Resteth Resting-Place Shades Strays Understanding Wanderer Wandereth Wandering Wanders Way WisdomProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordThe man who strays from the path of understanding This phrase emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding, which are central themes in the book of Proverbs. The "path of understanding" refers to living according to God's wisdom and commandments. In biblical context, straying from this path is akin to rejecting divine guidance, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises trusting in the Lord and not leaning on one's own understanding. Historically, the Israelites were often warned against following the ways of surrounding nations, which led them away from God's laws (Deuteronomy 12:30-31). The concept of a "path" is a common metaphor in Scripture, symbolizing one's life journey and moral choices. will rest in the assembly of the dead Persons / Places / Events 1. The ManRepresents any individual who chooses to deviate from wisdom and understanding. 2. Path of Understanding Symbolizes the way of wisdom, righteousness, and adherence to God's teachings. 3. Assembly of the Dead A metaphorical place representing spiritual death or separation from God, often associated with Sheol in Hebrew thought. Teaching Points The Importance of Staying on the PathStraying from the path of understanding leads to spiritual death. It is crucial to remain committed to God's wisdom and guidance. Consequences of Ignorance Ignorance or rejection of divine wisdom results in separation from God, akin to being among the spiritually dead. Pursuit of Wisdom Actively seek wisdom through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers to avoid straying. Guarding Against Deception Be vigilant against teachings or influences that lead away from the truth of God's Word. Community and Accountability Engage with a community of believers to encourage one another in staying on the path of understanding.(16) Shall remain in the congregation of the dead.--Described in Isaiah 14:9; he shall not take part in the resurrection of Isaiah 26:19. A prophecy of retribution after death.Verse 16. - The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding. (For הַשְׂכֵּל, "understanding," see note on Proverbs 1:3.) He who forsakes the way of wisdom, the path of virtue, the religious life, and thus becomes in proverbial language "a fool," he shall remain (rest, dwell) in the congregation of the dead; in coetu gigantum commorabitur. "The dead" is, in the Hebrew, rephaim, for which see note on Proverbs 2:18. The denunciation means primarily that the sinner shall soon be with the shades of the dead, shall meet with a speedy death. Wordsworth considers that the writer is saying in bitter irony that the evil man shall rest as a guest at a banquet, shall lie down and be regaled, but it will be in the company of the dead. The contrast seems to lie between the wandering and the rest, and this rest is regarded as penal; so that one must needs see here an intimation of retribution after death; and setup, Proverbs 24:14, 20. The Fathers regarded the Rephaim, "the giants," as the descendants of the rebel angels, in accordance with their interpretation of Genesis 6:1-4. Thus St. Gregory writes ('Moral.' 17:30), quoting our passage, "For whosoever forsakes the way of righteousness, to whose number does he join himself, saving to the number of the proud spirits?" Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The manאָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being who strays תּ֭וֹעֶה (tō·w·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8582: To vacillate, reel, stray from the path מִדֶּ֣רֶךְ (mid·de·reḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of understanding הַשְׂכֵּ֑ל (haś·kêl) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent will rest יָנֽוּחַ׃ (yā·nū·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down in the assembly בִּקְהַ֖ל (biq·hal) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation of the dead. רְפָאִ֣ים (rə·p̄ā·’îm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7496: Shades, ghosts Links Proverbs 21:16 NIVProverbs 21:16 NLT Proverbs 21:16 ESV Proverbs 21:16 NASB Proverbs 21:16 KJV Proverbs 21:16 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:16 French Bible Proverbs 21:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:16 The man who wanders out (Prov. 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