Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 15:19
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Berean Standard Bible
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
King James Version
The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
World English Bible
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
American Standard Version
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 15
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
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