Proverbs 10:26
Like vinegar to the teeth, and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Proverbs 25:13
Like cold snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to his senders; for he makes return to his master's soul.
Proverbs 25:20
As he who takes away a garment in cold weather, as vinegar upon niter, so is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:6
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet and drinks down damage.
Isaiah 65:5
who say, Keep to yourself, do not come near me; for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in My nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Matthew 25:26
His lord answered and said to him, Evil and slothful servant! You knew that I reaped where I did not sow, and gathered where I did not scatter,
Romans 12:11
As to diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Hebrews 6:12
that you be not slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.