¹⁶ Wiser `is' the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven `men' returning a reason.

¹² Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!

¹⁵ and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And `be' ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that `is' in you, with meekness and fear;

¹⁵ The way of a fool `is' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise.