Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleThe slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly. King James Bible The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. American Standard Version The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason. Darby Bible Translation A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven [men] that answer discreetly. Douay-Rheims Bible The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences. English Revised Version The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Young's Literal Translation Wiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason. Proverbs 26:16 /proverbs/26-16.htm">Proverbs 26:16 /proverbs/26-16.htm">Proverbs 26:16 |