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Proverbs 26:16 Cross-References
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“The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.”
Proverbs 26:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:16
The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes than seven who can answer discreetly. The Hebrew 'chakam me`eynayv' (wise in own eyes) and 'shivah meshivey ta`am' (seven answering with discretion) creates striking arrogance. Sluggard won't receive correction from even abundant wise counsel. Seven represents completeness; answering discreetly indicates wisdom. But sluggard's self-deception resists all counsel. Laziness and unteachable pride combine destructively.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:16
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“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
“but he who is wise listens to counsel.”
“with humility and fear:”