19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:19

King James Version

19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

English Standard Version

19 The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

The Message

19 The path of lazy people is overgrown with briers; the diligent walk down a smooth road.

New King James Version

19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.

New Living Translation

19 A lazy person's way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:19

Commentary on Proverbs 15:19

(Read Proverbs 15:19)

Those who have no heart to their work, pretend that they cannot do their work without hardship and danger. And thus many live always in doubt about their state, because always in neglect of some duty.