Proverbs 10:26

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Having a lazy person on the job is like a mouth full of vinegar or smoke in your eyes.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:13

A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer.

Proverbs 25:20

Singing to someone in deep sorrow is like pouring vinegar in an open cut.

Proverbs 26:6

Sending a message by a fool is like chopping off your foot and drinking poison.

Proverbs 6:6

You lazy people can learn by watching an anthill.

Isaiah 65:5

And then they say to others, “Don't come near us! We're dedicated to God.” Such people are like smoke, irritating my nose all day.

Matthew 25:26

The master of the servant told him, “You are lazy and good-for-nothing! You know that I harvest what I don't plant and gather crops where I haven't scattered seed.

Romans 12:11

Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord.

Hebrews 6:12

Then you would never be lazy. You would be following the example of those who had faith and were patient until God kept his promise to them.