Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
New American Standard Bible
So is the
King James Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Holman Bible
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
International Standard Version
As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him.
A Conservative Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
American Standard Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
Amplified
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy one to those who send him to work.
Darby Translation
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Julia Smith Translation
As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slothful one to those sending him.
King James 2000
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes, thus [is] the lazy to one who employs him.
Modern King James verseion
Like vinegar to the teeth, and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As vinegar is to the teeth, and as smoke is to the eyes; even so is a sluggish person to them that sendeth him forth.
NET Bible
Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
New Heart English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
The Emphasized Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so, is the sluggard, to them who send him.
Webster
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
World English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Youngs Literal Translation
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So is the slothful to those sending him.
Themes
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
25 When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever. 26 Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him. 27 The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.
Phrases
Cross References
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.
Proverbs 25:20
Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.
Proverbs 26:6
He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.
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.
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.