Proverbs 26:16

New American Bible - revised edition

In their own eyes sluggards are wiser than seven who answer with good judgment.

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The way of fools is right in their own eyes, but those who listen to advice are the wise.

You see those who are wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for fools than for them.

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer whoever taunts me.

Go to the ant, O sluggard, study her ways and learn wisdom;

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,