The sluggardis wiserin his own eyesThansevenmen who can givea discreetanswer.
The wayof a foolis rightin his own eyes,But a wisemanis he who listensto counsel.
Do you seea manwisein his own eyes?There is morehopefor a foolthanfor him.
Be wise,my son,and makemy heartglad,That I may replyto him who reproachesme.
Goto the ant,O sluggard,Observeher waysand be wise,
but sanctifyChristas Lordin your hearts,always[being] readyto make a defenseto everyonewho asksyou to give an accountfor the hopethat is in you, yetwith gentlenessand reverence;
