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Proverbs 10:26

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.25When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

v.26This passage

v.27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

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.