16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead.

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:16

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

16 One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.

The Message

16 Whoever wanders off the straight and narrow ends up in a congregation of ghosts.

New King James Version

16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

New Living Translation

16 The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:16

Commentary on Proverbs 21:16

(Read Proverbs 21:16)

Of all wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in the most dangerous condition who turn aside into the ways of darkness. Yet there is hope even for them in the all-sufficient Saviour; but let them flee to him without delay.