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Proverbs 15:19

World English Bible

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,
but the path of the upright is a highway.

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Proverbs 15:19 in other translations

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

Proverbs 15:19 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:19 in context

  1. 17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,
    than a fattened calf with hatred.
  2. 18A wrathful man stirs up contention,
    but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
  3. 19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,
    but the path of the upright is a highway.
  4. 20A wise son makes a father glad,
    but a foolish man despises his mother.
  5. 21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.