Proverbs 26:16

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The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Strong's King James

A sluggard is wiser in his eyes, Than seven returning discernment.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

Wiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason.

Young's Literal Translation

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