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The man who wanders out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
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The Danger of Drifting
Commentators explain that 'wandering out of the way of understanding' is not just an intellectual mistake. It describes a person who deliberately leaves the path of faith—drifting from the church ('the assembly of the saints'), neglecting God's Word, and choosing sinful company over fellowship with believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
congregation of the dead - The Rephaim (compare the Proverbs 2:18 note).
Remain - that is, "He shall find a resting place, but…
19th Century
Anglican
Shall remain in the congregation of the dead. —Described in Isaiah 14:9; he will not take part in the resurrection of Isa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The man that wanders out of the way of understanding The way of getting understanding, the good ways and word of God…
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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…
