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 day of harvest a faithful messenger to those sending him: he shall restore the soul of his lord.
As smoke
Isaiah 65:5
Saying, Come near to thyself; thou shalt not touch upon me, for I was clean to thee. These a smoke in my wrath, a fire burning all the day.
So
Matthew 25:26
And his lord having answered, said to him, O evil and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I scattered not:
Romans 12:11
In study not slothful; boiling in the spirit; serving the Lord;
Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them inheriting the promises by faith and longsnffering.