Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The lazy one seems wiser to himself than seven men speaking judgments