Proverbs 26:16
16 A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who answer discreetly.
Other Translations of Proverbs 26:16
King James Version
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
English Standard Version
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.
The Message
16 Dreamers fantasize their self-importance; they think they are smarter than a whole college faculty.
New King James Version
16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
New Living Translation
16 Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.
Proverbs 26:25
25 Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.
Other Translations of Proverbs 26:25
King James Version
25 When he speaketh
English Standard Version
25 when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;
The Message
25 When he speaks warmly to you, don't believe him for a minute; he's just waiting for the chance to rip you off.
New King James Version
25 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart;
New Living Translation
25 They pretend to be kind, but don't believe them. Their hearts are full of many evils.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:25
Commentary on Proverbs 26:24-26
(Read Proverbs 26:24-26)
Always distrust when a man speaks fair unless you know him well. Satan, in his temptations, speaks fair, as he did to Eve; but it is madness to give credit to him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:16
Commentary on Proverbs 26:16
(Read Proverbs 26:16)
He that takes pains in religion, knows he is working for a good Master, and that his labour shall not be in vain.