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Proverbs 10:26

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¶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.

As vinegar {H2558} to the teeth {H8127}, and as smoke {H6227} to the eyes {H5869}, so is the sluggard {H6102} to them that send {H7971} him.

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes is a lazy person to his employer.

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 26:6 (3 votes)

    ¶ He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage.

  • Proverbs 25:13 (3 votes)

    ¶ As 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.

  • Matthew 25:26 (2 votes)

    His 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 6:12 (2 votes)

    That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

  • Proverbs 25:20 (2 votes)

    ¶ [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.

  • Isaiah 65:5 (1 votes)

    Which 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 12:11 (1 votes)

    Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;