Proverbs 10:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁶ Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ 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)

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

Common English Bible

²⁶ Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are lazy people to those who authorize them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ 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

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

Proverbs 10:26 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 25:13

To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day; he refreshes the life of his masters.

Proverbs 25:20

Singing songs to a troubled heart is like taking off clothing on a cold day or like pouring vinegar on soda.  ,

Proverbs 26:6

The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant,  you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise.

Isaiah 65:5

They say, “Keep to yourself, don’t come near me, for I am too holy for you! ” These practices are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.

Matthew 25:26

‘His master replied to him, “You evil, lazy servant!   If you knew that I reap where I haven’t sown and gather where I haven’t scattered,

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit;  , serve the Lord.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.