Proverbs 10:26

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggish one to those sending him.

Latin

Sicut acetum dentibus, et fumus oculis, sic piger his qui miserunt eum.

Hebrew

English

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

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 26:6
Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
Proverbs 25:13
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
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.
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.
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.