Proverbs 26:16

Proverbs 26:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes

than seven people who answer discreetly.

16A lazy one is wiser in his own eyes

Than seven people who can 26:16 Lit return discreetlygive a discreet answer.

16The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes

Than seven men who can give a discreet answer.

16The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes

Than seven [sensible] men who can give a discreet answer.

16The slacker is wiser in his own eyes

than seven men who answer discreetly.

16A person who doesn’t want to work is wiser in his own eyes

than seven people who give careful answers.