Proverbs 21:16 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
English ASV
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
English Amplified
A man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall abide in the congregation of the spirits (of the dead).
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
A man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall abide in the congregation of the spirits (of the dead).
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The person who strays from the way of prudence will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
English EASY 2024
If someone decides to turn away from wisdom, he will soon be in his grave.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Whoever leaves the path of wisdom will be on their way to an early death.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Death is waiting for anyone who wanders away from good sense.
English God's Word - GW 1995
A person who wanders from the way of wise behavior will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The man who strays from the way of wisdom will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
English KJV 1611
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
English LSB
A man who wanders from the way of insight Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
A man who strays from the road of understanding will rest in the congregation of the dead.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The man who strays from the way of good sense will abide in the assembly of the shades.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
A man who leaves the path of understanding ends up with those who are dead.
English NIV
A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead.
English NKJ 1982
A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English NLT
The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Whoever wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
When you forsake the ways of wisdom, you will wander into the realm of dark spirits.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
A man who wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The man who strays away from common sense will end up dead!
English Tyndale 1537
The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom, shall remain in the congregation of the dead.