Proverbs 10:26

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Proverbs 25:20

Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.

Proverbs 26:6

Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Proverbs 6:6

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

Isaiah 65:5

who say, "Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am too holy for you." These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day.

Matthew 25:26

But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed and gather where I scattered no seed?

Romans 12:11

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[7] serve the Lord.

Hebrews 6:12

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