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Proverbs 15:19

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Bible Versions

¶ The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
The way {H1870} of the slothful {H6102} man is as an hedge {H4881} of thorns {H2312}: but the way {H734} of the righteous {H3477} is made plain {H5549}.
The lazy person's way seems overgrown by thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
  • Isaiah 35:8

    And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it [shall be] for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err [therein].
  • Proverbs 22:5

    ¶ Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
  • Isaiah 30:21

    And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
  • Proverbs 26:13

    ¶ The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets.
  • Proverbs 8:9

    They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
  • Psalms 27:11

    Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
  • Proverbs 22:13

    ¶ The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
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