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Proverbs 26:16
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Proverbs 26:16
16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
16The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
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Proverbs 26:16
A person habitually lazy, idle and inactive; a drone.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Having greater wisdom, discernment, or sound judgment.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Conception, idea, or notion.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
The number following six and preceding eight.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · KJV usage (PCE)
To return; to pay back. To give.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
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Open the full verse study15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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Open the full verse study12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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Open the full verse study15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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