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.
Proverbs 10:26 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him. More versionsKing 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. |
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.
As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, So is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
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.
But 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 did not scatter;
that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.