To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day; he refreshes the life of his masters.
Proverbs 10:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who employ and send him. American Standard Version (1901) As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him. Common English Bible Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are lazy people to those who authorize them. Catholic Public Domain Version Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him. |
To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day; he refreshes the life of his masters.
Singing songs to a troubled heart is like taking off clothing on a cold day or like pouring vinegar on soda. ,
The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
They say, “Keep to yourself, don’t come near me, for I am too holy for you! ” These practices are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.
‘His master replied to him, “You evil, lazy servant! If you knew that I reap where I haven’t sown and gather where I haven’t scattered,
Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; , serve the Lord.
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.