Verse 26

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

Referenced Verses

• Prov 25:13 : 13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
• Prov 25:20 : 20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
• Prov 26:6 : 6 Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.
• Matt 25:26 : 26 But his master answered,‘Evil and lazy slave! So you knew that I harvest where I didn’t sow and gather where I didn’t scatter?
• Rom 12:11 : 11 Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.
• Heb 6:12 : 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.
• Isa 65:5 : 5 They say,‘Keep to yourself! Don’t get near me, for I am holier than you!’ These people are like smoke in my nostrils, like a fire that keeps burning all day long.