Proverbs 21:16 nasb — A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

NASB

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

— Proverbs 21:16, NASB

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Proverbs 21 — Context

13

He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.

14

A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

15

The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.

16

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

17

He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

18

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.

19

It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.

Proverbs 21:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 21:16 say?
Proverbs 21:16 in the NASB reads: “A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.”
Where is Proverbs 21:16 in the Bible?
Proverbs 21:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 16.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 21:16.
What translation should I read Proverbs 21:16 in?
Proverbs 21:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 21:16?
Proverbs 21:16 reads (NASB): “A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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