Proverbs 10:26
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
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vinegar

Proverbs 25:13, 20
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. . . .

as smoke.

Isaiah 65:5
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
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
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Hebrews 6:12
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.

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

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

International Standard Version
As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him.

NET Bible
Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
As unripe grapes hurt the teeth, and smoke the eyes, so evil hurts those practicing it.
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