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 grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.
As smoke
Isaiah 65:5
Who say, Keep away, do not come near me, for fear that I make you holy: these are a smoke in my nose, a fire burning all day.
So
Matthew 25:26
But his lord in answer said to him, You are a bad and unready servant; if you had knowledge that I get in grain where I did not put seed, and make profits for which I have done no work,
Romans 12:11
Be not slow in your work, but be quick in spirit, as the Lord's servants;
Hebrews 6:12
So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.