Proverbs 10:26
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.”
Read Proverbs 10:26 in the flow of Proverbs10 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs10 to see the surrounding context.
“Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So <FI>is<Fi> the slothful to those sending him.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 10:26 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 6:6Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.
- Proverbs 25:13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
- Proverbs 25:20Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
- Proverbs 26:6Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
- Isaiah 65:5They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.
- Matthew 25:26‘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.
- Romans 12:11Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
- Hebrews 6:12Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
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