Proverbs 10:26
Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes, thus [is] the lazy to one who employs him.
Proverbs 25:13
Like the cold of snow on a day of harvest [is] a faithful messenger to those who send him, and the soul of his master is refreshed.
Proverbs 25:20
[Like] one who removes a garment on a cold day, [or like] vinegar on natron, [is] he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:6
[Like] cutting off feet [or] drinking violence, so [is] he who sends messages in the hand of a fool.
Isaiah 65:5
{who say}, "{Keep to yourself}! You must not come near me, for I am [too] holy for you!" These [are] a smoke in my {nostrils}, a fire burning all day.
Matthew 25:26
But his master answered [and] said to him, 'Evil and lazy slave! You knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather from where I did not scatter [seed].
Romans 12:11
not lagging in diligence, being enthusiastic in spirit, serving the Lord,
Hebrews 6:12
in order that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and patience.