Proverbs 26:16 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

Commentaries

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Seven – The definite number used for the indefinite .

Reason – Better, a right judgment.

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

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

That can render a reason—

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

The sluggard [is] wiser in his own conceit It is a sort of a solecism, a kind of a contradiction in terms for a sluggard …

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

He who takes pains in religion, knows he is working for a good Master, and that his labor shall not be in vain.

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