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Proverbs 15:19
The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
Proverbs 15:19 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
17 Better is an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
18 A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
20 A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going.
22 Without counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
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