Proverbs 10:26 “Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to…”

Proverbs 10:26

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

As vineger is to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slouthful to them that send him.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So [is] the slothful to those sending him.

Bible in Basic English

Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.

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Cross references

“vinegar”

Proverbs 25:13 Proverbs 25:20

Proverbs 25:13 · BSB

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

Proverbs 25:20 · BSB

Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

“as smoke”

Isaiah 65:5

Isaiah 65:5 · BSB

They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.

“so”

Matthew 25:26 Romans 12:11 Hebrews 6:12

Matthew 25:26 · BSB

‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.

Romans 12:11 · BSB

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Hebrews 6:12 · BSB

Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Also

Proverbs 26:6

Proverbs 26:6 · BSB

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

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.

27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

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