Proverbs 21:16
What does Proverbs 21:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 21:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The wanderer from the way of knowledge will have his resting-place among the shades.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
Context
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,
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