Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him.
New American Standard Bible
So is the
King James Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Holman Bible
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
A Conservative Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
American Standard Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
Amplified
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy one to those who send him to work.
Bible in Basic English
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
Darby Translation
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Julia Smith Translation
As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slothful one to those sending him.
King James 2000
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes, thus [is] the lazy to one who employs him.
Modern King James verseion
Like vinegar to the teeth, and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As vinegar is to the teeth, and as smoke is to the eyes; even so is a sluggish person to them that sendeth him forth.
NET Bible
Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
New Heart English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
The Emphasized Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so, is the sluggard, to them who send him.
Webster
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
World English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Youngs Literal Translation
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So is the slothful to those sending him.
Themes
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
25 When the storm ends, the wicked vanish, but the righteous person is forever firm. 26 As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him. 27 Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 25:13
Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.
Proverbs 25:20
Taking your coat off when it's cold or pouring vinegar on soda that's what singing songs does to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:6
Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Isaiah 65:5
who say, "Keep to yourself!' "Don't touch me!' and "I am too holy for you!' "Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day long.
Matthew 25:26
"His master answered him, "You evil and lazy servant! So you knew that I harvested where I haven't planted and gathered where I haven't scattered any seed?
Romans 12:11
Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
Hebrews 6:12
Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.