KJV King James Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
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Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
WEB World English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
ASV American Standard Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So is the slothful to those sending him.
Surrounding context — Proverbs 10
23 [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25 As the whirlwind passeth, so [is] the wicked no [more]: but the righteous [is] an everlasting foundation.
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28 The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29 The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
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Proverbs 26:6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage.Proverbs 25:13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [so is] a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.Proverbs 25:20[As] he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon nitre, so [is] he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.Matthew 25:26His lord answered and said unto him, [Thou] wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:Hebrews 6:12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.Isaiah 65:5Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These [are] a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.Romans 12:11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
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