Proverbs 26:16

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The lazy one seems wiser to himself than seven men speaking judgments.

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The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.

Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him.

My son, study wisdom, and rejoice my heart, so that you may be able to respond to the one who reproaches.

Go to the ant, you lazy one, and consider her ways, and so learn wisdom.

But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.