"The sluggard {is} wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason." — Proverbs 26:16

Proverbs 26:16 · KJV

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

— Proverbs 26:16

The slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. {it grieveth...: or, he is weary}

Verse 17

He that passeth by, {and} meddleth with strife {belonging} not to him, {is like} one that taketh a dog by the ears. {meddleth: or, is enraged}

Proverbs 26 — Context

{As} the door turneth upon his hinges, so {doth} the slothful upon his bed.

The slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. {it grieveth...: or, he is weary}

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

He that passeth by, {and} meddleth with strife {belonging} not to him, {is like} one that taketh a dog by the ears. {meddleth: or, is enraged}

As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, {firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks}

Cross References

Proverbs 26:12

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him.

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and {be} ready always to {give} an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: {fear: or, reverence}

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool {is} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel {is} wise.