Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 26:16

"The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason." — Proverbs 26:16 (ASV)

Seven men. —A round number. (Proverbs 6:31; Proverbs 24:16.)

That can render a reason— that is, give a sensible judgment on any matter submitted to them.