Proverbs 21:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 21:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 21:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 21:16 — KJV
“The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.”
— Proverbs 21:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 21:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:16
“And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:16: way, dead
“And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. cast: Heb. fastened”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:16: way, remain
“And the remainder thereof shall Aaron and his sons eat: with unleavened bread shall it be eaten in the holy place; in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation they shall eat it.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:16: remain, congregation
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:16: remain, congregation
“And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:16: congregation, dead
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