Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those that send him.
Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those that send him, for he refreshes the soul of his master.
Proverbs 25:20
As he that takes away a garment in cold weather and as vinegar upon soap, so is he that sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:6
He that gives responsibility to one who is not able to carry it out is like him that sends a message by the hand of a fool, and he shall drink the damage.
Isaiah 65:5
who say, Stand by thyself, do not come near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Matthew 25:26
His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful slave, thou knewest that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I have not scattered;
Romans 12:11
not slothful in earnest care, but fervent in the Spirit, serving the Lord,
Hebrews 6:12
that ye not become slothful, but imitators of those who by faith and patience inherit the promises.