Proverbs 10:26
What does Proverbs 10:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So <FI>is<Fi> the slothful to those sending him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
- Proverbs 25:20
As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
- Romans 12:11
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
- Matthew 25:26
But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter;
- Isaiah 65:5
that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
- Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
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