This is an exaggeration for doing necessary work that would clearly do him good. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
# The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes than seven men with discernment
The phrase "his own eyes" represents his thoughts. AT: "The lazy person thinks he is wiser than seven men who can respond sensibly" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])