Proverbs 10:26

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

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

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Like the cold of snow in harvest time, so is a faithful messenger to those sending him, for he refreshes his master’s soul.

As one removing a garment in a cold day, and as vinegar on soda, so a singer with songs on a bad heart.

He sending messages by a fool’s hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Go to the ant, lazy man; see her ways and be wise;

who say, Draw near to yourself! Do not come near me, for I am holier than you! These are a smoke in My nose, a fire burning all the day.

And answering, his lord said to him, Evil and slothful slave! You knew that I reap where I did not sow, and I gather where I did not scatter.

in diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

that you not become dull, but imitators of the ones who through faith and long-suffering are inheriting the promises.