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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

A su ver es el perezoso más sabio que siete que le den consejo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El perezoso se cree más listo que siete sabios que saben responder.

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