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Proverbs 15:19
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
Proverbs 15:19 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 15:19 in other translations
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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In context
16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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