Proverbs 10:26 - Tree of Life Version

²⁶ Like vinegar to the teeth or smoke to the eyes, so is a slacker to those who send him.

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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.

Proverbs 10:26 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 25:13

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 25:20

Like taking off a garment on a cold day or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Proverbs 26:6

Like cutting off one’s feet or drinking violence is sending a message by a fool’s hand.

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, you slacker— consider its ways and be wise!

Isaiah 65:5

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.

Matthew 25:26

“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?

Romans 12:11

Do not be lagging in zeal; be fervent in spirit. Keep serving the Lord,

Hebrews 6:12

so you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those inheriting the promises through trust and perseverance.