Proverbs 10:26 · KJV
“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so {is} the sluggard to them that send him.”
— Proverbs 10:26
As the whirlwind passeth, so {is} the wicked no {more}: but the righteous {is} an everlasting foundation.
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. {prolongeth: Heb. addeth}
Proverbs 10 — Context
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25As the whirlwind passeth, so {is} the wicked no {more}: but the righteous {is} an everlasting foundation.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so {is} the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. {prolongeth: Heb. addeth}
28The hope of the righteous {shall be} gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, {and} drinketh damage. {damage: or, violence}
Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, {so is} a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Matthew 25:26
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 have not strawed:
Proverbs 25:20
{As} he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, {and as} vinegar upon nitre, so {is} he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Isaiah 65:5
Which 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. {nose: or, anger}
Romans 12:11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.