Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Additional Resources
Referenced Verses
- Prov 26:12 : 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
- 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
- Prov 12:15 : 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Prov 26:12-154 verses78%
12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
- 75%
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- 72%
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
- 72%
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
- Prov 26:4-52 verses72%
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
- 72%
6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
- 71%
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- 71%
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- 71%
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
- 71%
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- 71%
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
- Prov 12:15-162 verses71%
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- Prov 6:9-102 verses71%
9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
- 70%
4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
- 70%
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
- 70%
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
- Prov 14:6-83 verses69%
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
- 69%
19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
- 69%
4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
- Prov 12:23-242 verses69%
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- 69%
17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
- 69%
30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
- Prov 14:15-173 verses69%
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
- 69%
12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
- 69%
7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- 68%
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
- 68%
5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- Eccl 9:16-172 verses68%
16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- 68%
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
- 68%
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
- 68%
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
- 68%
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- 68%
9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- 67%
15 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
- 67%
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
- 67%
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
- 67%
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
- 67%
3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.