The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 26 of Proverbs. The lazy person again invents dangers to justify inactivity and appears trapped in a repetitive cycle. The meddler and the one who provokes conflicts through harmful jokes are then described. The image of throwing fire and arrows shows that gossip and provocation can cause real wounds even when presented as entertainment.
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Compare Proverbs 26:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Ein Fauler dünkt sich weiser denn sieben, die da Sitten lehren.
A su ver es el perezoso más sabio Que siete que le den consejo.
Le paresseux se croit plus sage Que sept hommes qui répondent avec bon sens.
Al pigro par di esser savio, Più che sette che dànno risposte di prudenza
Mais sábio é o preguiçoso a seus próprios olhos do que sete homens que respondem bem.
懶惰人眼看自己 比七個善於應對的人更有智慧。
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