Proverbs 26:16

Young's Literal Translation 1898

Wiser [is] the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven [men] returning a reason.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.

Proverbs 26:12

Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.

Proverbs 6:6

Go unto the ant, O slothful one, See her ways and be wise;

1 Peter 3:15

and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And [be] ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that [is] in you, with meekness and fear;