Proverbs 26:16
What does Proverbs 26:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Wiser <FI>is<Fi> the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven <FI>men<Fi> returning a reason.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven [men] that answer discreetly.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
- Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
- 1 Peter 3:15
but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
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