Proverbs 10:26 - The Scriptures 1998

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ 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)

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

Common English Bible

²⁶ Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are lazy people to those who authorize them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him.

Proverbs 10:26 Cross References

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the life of his masters.

Proverbs 25:20

One who takes away a garment in cold weather, Is like vinegar on soda, And a singer of songs on an evil heart.

Proverbs 26:6

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off feet, drinks damage.

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, you lazy one! See her ways and be wise,

Isaiah 65:5

who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am set-apart to you!’ These are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day.

Matthew 25:26

“And his master answering, said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.

Romans 12:11

not idle in duty, ardent in spirit, serving the Master;

Hebrews 6:12

in order that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through belief and patience inherit the promises.