¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹⁵ But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.