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
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,'so is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
As smoke
Isaiah 65:5
that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
So
Matthew 25:26
But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter;
Romans 12:11
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Hebrews 6:12
that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.