Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
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In The King James Version
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
In Context
15The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
17Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool 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 →