Proverbs 15:19

Proverbs 15:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,

but the path of the upright is a highway.

19The way of the 15:19 Lit idlelazy one is like a hedge of thorns,

But the path of the upright is a highway.

19The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns,

But the path of the upright is a highway.

19The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him],

But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway.

19The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns,

but the path of the upright is a highway.

19The way of people who don’t want to work is blocked with thorns.

But the path of honest people is a wide road.