Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. New Living Translation A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway. English Standard Version The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway. 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 Bible The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. New King James Version The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway. New American Standard Bible The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. NASB 1995 The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. NASB 1977 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. Legacy Standard Bible The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. Amplified Bible The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him], But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway. Christian Standard Bible A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway. Holman Christian Standard Bible A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge, 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. Contemporary English Version A lazy person refuses to clear a thorny path, but everyone who does right walks on a smooth road. English Revised Version The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway. GOD'S WORD® Translation The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge, but the road of decent people is an [open] highway. Good News Translation If you are lazy, you will meet difficulty everywhere, but if you are honest, you will have no trouble. International Standard Version The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway. Majority Standard Bible The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. NET Bible The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway. New Heart English Bible The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. Webster's Bible Translation The way of the slothful man is as a 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe way of the slothful [is] as a hedge of briers, "" And the path of the upright is raised up. Young's Literal Translation The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up. Smith's Literal Translation The way of the slothful as the cutting of the thorn: and the path of the upright was raised up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence. Catholic Public Domain Version The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense. New American Bible The way of the sluggard is like a thorn hedge, but the path of the diligent is a highway. New Revised Standard Version The way of the lazy is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe ways of the sluggard are full of thorns; but the paths of the upright are plain. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The ways of the lazy are filled with sorrows and the ways of the upright are clear. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; But the path of the upright is even. Brenton Septuagint Translation The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. 19The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. 20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.… Cross References Proverbs 22:13 The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!” Proverbs 24:30-34 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ... Proverbs 26:13-16 The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” / As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed. / The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. ... Proverbs 6:6-11 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ... Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Matthew 25:24-30 Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. / So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’ / ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. ... Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, Ephesians 5:15-16 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 1 Timothy 5:13 At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Treasury of Scripture The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. ways of the slothful Proverbs 22:5,13 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them… Proverbs 26:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. Numbers 14:1-3,7-9 And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night… the way of the righteous Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 8:9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Psalm 5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. made plain Isaiah 57:14 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people. Jump to Previous Blocked Briers Hard Hater Hedge Hedged Highway Lazy Overgrown Patch Path Plain Raised Righteous Road Round Slothful Sluggard Thorn Thorns Upright Way Work WorkerJump to Next Blocked Briers Hard Hater Hedge Hedged Highway Lazy Overgrown Patch Path Plain Raised Righteous Road Round Slothful Sluggard Thorn Thorns Upright Way Work WorkerProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathThe way of the slacker The term "slacker" in Hebrew is "עָצֵל" (atsel), which is often translated as "lazy" or "slothful." This word conveys a sense of neglect and lack of diligence. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a slacker would be someone who fails to fulfill their responsibilities, whether in agriculture, trade, or family duties. The "way" suggests a lifestyle or habitual pattern of behavior. The slacker's life is marked by procrastination and avoidance of hard work, leading to unfulfilled potential and missed opportunities. This serves as a warning against complacency and encourages a life of purpose and diligence. is like a hedge of thorns but the path of the upright is a highway "Segnitiem fugito, quae vitae ignavia fertur; Hebrew The wayדֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of the sluggard עָ֭צֵל (‘ā·ṣêl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6102: Sluggish, lazy is like a hedge כִּמְשֻׂ֣כַת (kim·śu·ḵaṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4881: A hedge of thorns, חָ֑דֶק (ḥā·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2312: A prickly plant but the path וְאֹ֖רַח (wə·’ō·raḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of the upright יְשָׁרִ֣ים (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right is a highway. סְלֻלָֽה׃ (sə·lu·lāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 5549: To mound up, to exalt, to oppose Links Proverbs 15:19 NIVProverbs 15:19 NLT Proverbs 15:19 ESV Proverbs 15:19 NASB Proverbs 15:19 KJV Proverbs 15:19 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:19 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:19 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:19 French Bible Proverbs 15:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:19 The way of the sluggard is like (Prov. 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