Devine Scripture

Proverbs 26:16

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

v.16This passage

v.17He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.

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: