OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 26:16

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

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Verse 16. Seven, or many wise men, who used to speak in a sententious manner. Calmet.—So seven is used, verse 25.

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