As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 10:26 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who employ and send him. American Standard Version (1901) As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him. Common English Bible Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are lazy people to those who authorize them. Catholic Public Domain Version Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him. |
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
who say, Stand by yourself, don't come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
*But his lord answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn't sow, and gather where I didn't scatter.
that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.