Proverbs 10:26

As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him.

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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Vinegar

As smoke

Bible References

Vinegar

Proverbs 25:13
Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.

As smoke

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.

So

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.

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