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Proverbs 26:16
Wiser is the sluggard in his own eyes, than, seven persons, who can answer with judgment.
Proverbs 26:16 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 26:16 in other translations
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
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In context
13 Saith the sluggard, A roaring lion in the road! A tearing lion in the midst of the broadways.
14 The door, turneth on its hinges, and, the sluggard, upon his bed.
15 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
16 Wiser is the sluggard in his own eyes, than, seven persons, who can answer with judgment.
17 As he who layeth hold of the ears of a dog, is a passer-by, who giveth vent to his wrath over a quarrel, not his!
18 As a madman throwing firebrands, arrows and death,
19 So, is a man who deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Was not, I, in sport?
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