Proverbs 26:16 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 26:16

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14 As a door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy man on his bed.

15 The ^alazy man buries his hand in the¹ bowl;
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can answer sensibly.

17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

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Definitions of words in Proverbs 26:16:

Answer {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

His {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Man {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Man {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Seven {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Seven {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Proverbs 26:16:

Seven {Easton's}
Proverb {I.S.B.E.}
Reason; Reasonable; Reasoning {I.S.B.E.}
Sluggard {I.S.B.E.}

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