Proverbs 10:26

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 25:13

Just like the cold of snow in a time of harvest, so also is a faithful messenger to him who sent him: he causes his soul to rest.

Proverbs 25:20

and like one who loosens his garment in cold weather. Whoever sings verses to a wicked heart is like vinegar on baking soda. Just like a moth to a garment, and a worm to wood, so too does the sadness of a man do harm to the heart.

Proverbs 26:6

Whoever sends words by a foolish messenger has lame feet and drinks iniquity.

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, you lazy one, and consider her ways, and so learn wisdom.

Isaiah 65:5

They say: "Depart from me! Do not approach me, for you are unclean!" Such as these will be the smoke in my fury, a fire burning all day long.

Matthew 25:26

But his lord said to him in response: 'You evil and lazy servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered.

Romans 12:11

in solicitude, not lazy; in spirit, fervent; serving the Lord;

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not be slow to act, but instead may be imitators of those who, through faith and patience, shall inherit the promises.