Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.

Proverbs 25:13

To those who send him, a trustworthy messenger
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters.

Proverbs 25:20

Singing songs to a troubled heart
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda.

Proverbs 26:6

The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Isaiah 65:5

They say, ‘Keep to yourself,
don’t come near me, for I am too holy for you!’
These practices are smoke in My nostrils,
a fire that burns all day long.

Matthew 25:26

“But his master replied to him, ‘You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I haven’t sown and gather where I haven’t scattered,

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.

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Summary

Proverbs 10:26

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

Vinegar

Proverbs 25:13

As smoke

Isaiah 65:5

So

Matthew 25:26

Romans 12:11

Hebrews 6:12

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