Matthew Henry · Verse 16
He that takes pains in religion, knows he is working for a good Master, and that his labour shall not be in vain.
Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
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WEBBE
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
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.
ASV
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
BBE
The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.
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