Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 26:16
“The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 26:16 Context
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. 18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
"The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason." Proverbs 26:16 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Other Translations for Proverbs 26:16
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 26:16
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:16
26:16 A reason - A satisfactory reason of ail their actions.
The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can give a discreet answer.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.
- Basic English Bible
A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven [men] that answer discreetly.
- Darby Bible
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
- Webster's Bible
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
- World English Bible
Wiser [is] the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven [men] returning a reason.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that give wise answer.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible