Proverbs 26:16

In 11 translations

BSB

The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.

KJV

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

WEB

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

ASV

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

LSV

Wiser [is] the slothful in his own eyes, || Than seven [men] returning a reason.

YLT

Wiser [is] the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven [men] returning a reason.

DBY

A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven [men] that answer discreetly.

DRC

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.

GNV

The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.

JPS

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that give wise answer.

LXXE

A sluggard seems to himself wiser than one who most satisfactorily brings back a message.Compare Heb.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

חָכָ֣ם עָצֵ֣ל בְּעֵינָ֑יו מִ֝שִּׁבְעָ֗ה מְשִׁ֣יבֵי טָֽעַם׃

LXX-Br

Σοφώτερος ἑαυτῷ ὀκνηρὸς φαίνεται, τοῦ ἐν πλησμονῇ ἀποκομίζοντος ἀγγελίαν.

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
• Proverbs 26:12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

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