The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.(Proverbs 26:13)

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.(Proverbs 26:14)

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.(Proverbs 26:15)

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

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.(Proverbs 26:17)

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,(Proverbs 26:18)

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?(Proverbs 26:19)

Other publications related to "Proverbs 26:16":

Lost excellence
The story of a man who always strived to be the best in everything he did, but after giving his life to Christ, he became mediocre when it came to the gospel. The article emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence for God and fulfilling our purpose in life to avoid laziness and disaster, as stated in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.

No weapon forged against you will prosper
An article about the promise of the Lord that no weapon forged against his people will prosper and how slander and falsehoods will be turned to their honor.

Proverbs 26:16 - Cross Reference

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. (Proverbs 12:15)

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. (Proverbs 26:12)

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: (1 Peter 3:15)