16 A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who answer discreetly.
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.
16 Dreamers fantasize their self-importance; they think they are smarter than a whole college faculty.
16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
16 Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.
25 Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.
25 When he speaketh
25 when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;
25 When he speaks warmly to you, don't believe him for a minute; he's just waiting for the chance to rip you off.
25 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart;
25 They pretend to be kind, but don't believe them. Their hearts are full of many evils.
(Read Proverbs 26:24-26)
Always distrust when a man speaks fair unless you know him well. Satan, in his temptations, speaks fair, as he did to Eve; but it is madness to give credit to him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:16
Commentary on Proverbs 26:16
(Read Proverbs 26:16)
He that takes pains in religion, knows he is working for a good Master, and that his labour shall not be in vain.