Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can give a discreet answer.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.
- Basic English Bible

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

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
- Webster's Bible

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

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

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that give wise answer.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:16

26:16 A reason - A satisfactory reason of ail their actions.