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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.
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.
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.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:26
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Proverbs Of Solomon
25
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is founded for ever.
26
So is the
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Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those that send him, for he refreshes the soul of his master.
Proverbs 25:20
As he that takes away a garment in cold weather and as vinegar upon soap, so is he that sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:6
He that gives responsibility to one who is not able to carry it out is like him that sends a message by the hand of a fool, and he shall drink the damage.
Isaiah 65:5
who say, Stand by thyself, do not come near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Matthew 25:26
His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful slave, thou knewest that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I have not scattered;
Romans 12:11
not slothful in earnest care, but fervent in the Spirit, serving the Lord,
Hebrews 6:12
that ye not become slothful, but imitators of those who by faith and patience inherit the promises.