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Proverbs 15:19
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:19 · World English Bible
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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 the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
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