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Proverbs 10:26

Proverbs 10:26 is verse 26 of Proverbs chapter 10, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 10:24–28 · Berean Standard Bible

24 What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.

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

27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

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.

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.

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.

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