Verse 16

The sluggard{H6102} is wiser{H2450} in his own conceit{H5869} than seven men{H7651} that can render{H7725}{(H8688)} a reason{H2940}.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 26:12 : 12 Seest{H7200}{(H8804)} thou a man{H376} wise{H2450} in his own conceit{H5869}? there is more hope{H8615} of a fool{H3684} than of him.
• 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But{G1161} sanctify{G37}{(G5657)} the Lord{G2962} God{G2316} in{G1722} your{G5216} hearts{G2588}: and{G1161} be ready{G2092} always{G104} to{G4314} give an answer{G627} to every man{G3956} that asketh{G154}{(G5723)} you{G5209} a reason{G3056} of{G4012} the hope{G1680} that is in{G1722} you{G5213} with{G3326} meekness{G4240} and{G2532} fear{G5401}:
• Prov 12:15 : 15 The way{H1870} of a fool{H191} is right{H3477} in his own eyes{H5869}: but he that hearkeneth{H8085}{(H8802)} unto counsel{H6098} is wise{H2450}.