Bible verse

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 15:19 · BSB

Proverbs 15:19 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 15.

15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

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.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

Read all of Proverbs 15

Proverbs 15:19 in other translations

KJV

The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.

ASV

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

ERV

The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.

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