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 the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
Proverbs 25:20
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:6
Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.
Isaiah 65:5
They say, 'Keep to yourself! Don't get near me, for I am holier than you!' These people are like smoke in my nostrils, like a fire that keeps burning all day long.
Matthew 25:26
But his master answered, 'Evil and lazy slave! So you knew that I harvest where I didn't sow and gather where I didn't scatter?
Romans 12:11
Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.
Hebrews 6:12
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.