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The Arrogance of Laziness
The sluggard is not just lazy; he is arrogant in his laziness. Commentators explain that he sees his avoidance of effort as a clever strategy, making him feel 'wiser in his own conceit' than a multitude of truly wise people. His perceived wisdom is a dangerous self-deception.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 26:16
18th Century
Theologian
Seven – The definite number used for the indefinite ().
Reason – Better, a right judgment.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 26:16
19th Century
Bishop
Seven men. —A round number. (Proverbs 6:31; Proverbs 24:16.)
That can render a reason—
John Gill
On Proverbs 26:16
17th Century
Pastor
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 …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 26:16
17th Century
Minister
He who takes pains in religion, knows he is working for a good Master, and that his labor shall not be in vain.