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 but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: `being' ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

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