¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

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

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

¹⁵ 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: