Proverbs 10:26

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

24 What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

27 The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28 The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

WEB World English Bible: As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
KJV King James Version: As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that 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.