Proverbs 26:16

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

The slothful one is wise in his eyes more than seven turning back a reason.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

The way of the foolish is right in his eyes: and the wise one heard to counsel.

Proverbs 26:12

Sawest thou a man wise in his eyes? hope is for the foolish one more than for him.

Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise and gladden my heart, and I will turn back word to him reproaching me.

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, thou slothful one; see her ways, and be wise:

1 Peter 3:15

And consecrate the Lord God in your hearts: and being ready always for a justification to every one asking you the word of the hope in you with meekness and fear: