Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him for he refreshes his master’s soul.
Proverbs 10:26 - Tree of Life Version Like vinegar to the teeth or smoke to the eyes, so is a slacker 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. |
Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him for he refreshes his master’s soul.
Like taking off a garment on a cold day or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Like cutting off one’s feet or drinking violence is sending a message by a fool’s hand.
who say, ‘Keep to yourself, don’t come to me, for I am holier than you!’ These are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day.
“But his master responded, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! You knew that I reap where I didn’t sow and gather where I scattered no seed?
Do not be lagging in zeal; be fervent in spirit. Keep serving the Lord,
so you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those inheriting the promises through trust and perseverance.