Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven [men] that answer discreetly.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who answer with discretion.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Wiser `is' the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven `men' returning a reason.