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Proverbs 21:16

Proverbs 21:16
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding,.... The way of getting understanding, the good ways and word of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

congregation of the dead - The Rephaim (compare the Pro 2:18 note). Remain - i. e., “He shall find a resting place, but…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Here is, 1. The sinner upon his ramble: He wanders out of the way of understanding, and when once he has left that good…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

remain Rather, rest; find his resting-place, the end of his wanderings, among the dead (Heb. Rephaim. See Pro 9:18…