Proverbs 21:16 says, The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.  Once more, I don't believe that this means that if we wander away from God as followers of Christ that we will lose our salvation.  I do believe that if we wander away from God that we will be living like the lost, following our own understanding instead of God's guidance.  Verse seventeen states, He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.  If we simply live for the pleasures of this world, we are indeed poor spiritually.  No matter how much pleasure we may find in this world, if we are not following God's guidance, then we are truly poor spiritually.  Verse eighteen declares, The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.  This does not mean that someone else will be punished for my sins except for Jesus Christ.  Still, the wicked, those who refuse salvation through Christ, will pay the penalty for their disbelief, while the righteous, those who accept Christ as Savior and Lord, will be redeemed.  Verse nineteen states, It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.  This simply tells us that a man is better off totally alone than he is living with a woman who continually disagrees with him.  Verse twenty says, There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.  I believe this tells us that a wise person uses what God blesses him or her with prudently, but a foolish person wastes it.  God expects us to place everything under His control or guidance.  Verses twenty-nine proclaims, He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.  If we accept Christ and follow God's guidance, then we will find everlasting life, righteousness, and honor with God.  We cannot have any of these without accepting Christ as Savior and Lord.  He makes us righteous before the heavenly Father.  Verse twenty-two states, A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.  I believe this means those in power too often feel that power puts them above even God's judgment, but those who are followers of Christ will be victorious when judgment comes.  Therefore, if we are followers of Christ, we can live in confidence, no matter how weak we may be in the eyes of the world.  Verse twenty-three says, Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.  We are to be careful in the things we say.  We should never lash out with angry words, but everything we say should bring glory to God.  Verse twenty-four declares, Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.  If a person is full of self-pride and scorns God's word, then that is what they will be known as when God's judgment comes.  Verse twenty-five states, The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.  Laziness can kill a person, even if it is a slow death.  To desire to do as little as possible is in itself a form of death I believe.  Verse twenty-six proclaims, He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.  As followers of Christ, we are not to covet even more, but are to share willingly with the less fortunate around us.  Verse twenty-seven asks, The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?  All sacrifices made in the name of God are not really made to God.  Some who do not accept God's word make sacrifices designed to bring attention to themselves and not to God.  God knows our purpose and not just our actions.  Verse twenty-eight says, A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.  God expects His followers to be truthful in everything they say.  Ultimately, the false witness, those who do not seek and speak under the leadership of God, will perish.  Verse twenty-nine declares, A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.  The wicked harden themselves against God's word, but those who are upright, or follow God, allow God to direct them through life.  Verse thirty states, There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.  We can either accept God's word and guidance, or we can follow the lies of the world, which will never stand when God's judgment comes.  Verse thirty-one says, The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.  We may put our faith in the military might of the country, but true safety only comes from having a right relationship with God.