Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

King James Version

In Context

15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of 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 →

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