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 the cold of snow in the time of harvest
Is afaithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Is a
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
As smoke
Isaiah 65:5 “Who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me,
For I am holier than you!’
These are smoke in Mynostrils,
A fire that burns all the day.
For I am holier than you!’
These are smoke in My
A fire that burns all the day.
So
Matthew 25:26 “But his master answered and said to him, ‘You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed.
Romans 12:11
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Hebrews 6:12
so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.