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Proverbs 10:26

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24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

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

27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall 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.

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Cross references

  • 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.

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  • Proverbs 26:6

    He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

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  • 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:

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  • Romans 12:11

    Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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  • 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.

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  • Hebrews 6:12

    That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

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  • 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.

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