Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:16

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

Context

v.15It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

v.16This passage

v.17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hebrews 6:4

    For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

  • Proverbs 13:20

    Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

  • John 3:19

    And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

  • Proverbs 9:18

    But he knoweth not that the dead are there; That her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

  • Hebrews 10:38

    But my righteous one shall live by faith: And if he shrink back, my soul hath no pleasure in him.

  • Ephesians 2:1

    And youdid he make alive, when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins,