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Proverbs 10:26

WorkWaiting on God

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.

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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BSB
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
KJV
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
WEB
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
ASV
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
DARBY
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
BLB
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggish one to those sending him.
ÅB
Som eddik for tennene og røyk for øynene, slik er den late for den som sender ham.
OTB
Som eddik for tennene og røyk for øynene, slik er en lat person for dem som sender ham.
B1930
Som eddik for tennene og røk for øinene, slik er den late for den som sender ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Romans 12:11

    Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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