Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 26 connects to 3 cross-references. Proverbs on fools, sluggards, and quarrelsome people: as snow in summer and rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly. Like a …
Other Translations
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
Wiser <FI>is<Fi> the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven <FI>men<Fi> returning a reason.
The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.
Cross References
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that …