Proverbs 10:26

Modern King James Version

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

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Like cold snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to his senders; for he makes return to his master's soul.

As he who takes away a garment in cold weather, as vinegar upon niter, so is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet and drinks down damage.

Go to the ant, sluggard; consider her ways and be wise;

who say, Keep to yourself, do not come near me; for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in My nose, a fire that burns all the day.

His lord answered and said to him, Evil and slothful servant! You knew that I reaped where I did not sow, and gathered where I did not scatter,

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

that you be not slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.