Proverbs 10:26
King James Version (KJV)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
In context
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.
26 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.
Proverbs 10:26 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- WEB World English Bible
- As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So [is] the slothful to those sending him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.