Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 10:26
“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 10:26 Context
23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 24The 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. 28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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Other Translations
As vineger to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
- Basic English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- Darby Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- Webster's Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
- World English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So [is] the slothful to those sending him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
- Basic English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- Darby Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- Webster's Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
- World English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So [is] the slothful to those sending him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:26
10:26 So - Unserviceable and vexatious.