Proverbs 26:16 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁶ A slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who answer sensibly.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes and conceit than seven men who can render a reason and answer discreetly.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Lazy people think they are wiser than seven people who answer sensibly.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ The lazy one seems wiser to himself than seven men speaking judgments.

Proverbs 26:16 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 12:15

A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see one wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than him.

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, make my heart glad, so I may answer anyone who taunts me.

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, you slacker— consider its ways and be wise!

1 Peter 3:15

Instead sanctify Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,