Proverbs 26:16
In their own eyes lazy people are wiser than many sensible advisors.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
In Context
15Lazy people put their hands in a dish, but are too tired to lift the food to their mouths.
17Interfering in someone else's quarrel is like grabbing a stray dog by the ears.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:12Have you seen a man who is wise in his own eyes? There's more hope for stupid people than for him!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:16
15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. The sluggard has now, with much ado, got out of his bed, but he might as well have lain there still for any thing he is likely to bring to pass in his work, so awkwardly does he go about it. Observe, 1. The pretence he makes for his slothfulness: He hides his hand in his bosom for fear of cold; next to his warm bed in his warm bosom. Or he pretends that he is lame, as some do that make a trade of begging; something ails… Read the whole commentary →