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Proverbs 10:26–27

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As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
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From verse 26

  1. Proverbs 25:13Rank 1 from verse 26
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    13As 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.

  2. Proverbs 26:6Rank 2 from verse 26
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    6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

  3. Matthew 25:26Rank 3 from verse 26
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    26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

  4. Proverbs 25:20Rank 4 from verse 26
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    20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

  5. Hebrews 6:12Rank 5 from verse 26
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    12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

  6. Isaiah 65:5Rank 6 from verse 26
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    5Which 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.

  7. Romans 12:11Rank 7 from verse 26
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    11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

From verse 27

  1. Proverbs 9:11Rank 1 from verse 27
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    11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

  2. Proverbs 3:2Rank 2 from verse 27
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    2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

  3. Psalms 91:16Rank 3 from verse 27
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    16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

  4. Job 15:32–33Rank 4 from verse 27
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    32It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green.

    33He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall cast off his flower as the olive.

  5. Job 22:15–16Rank 5 from verse 27
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    15Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?

    16Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:

  6. Psalms 21:4Rank 6 from verse 27
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    4He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

  7. Psalms 34:11–13Rank 7 from verse 27
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    11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

    12What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

    13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

  8. Ecclesiastes 7:17Rank 8 from verse 27
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    17Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

  9. Luke 12:20Rank 9 from verse 27
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    20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

  10. Proverbs 3:16Rank 10 from verse 27
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    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  11. Psalms 55:23Rank 11 from verse 27
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    23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

  12. Jeremiah 17:11Rank 12 from verse 27
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    11As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

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Proverbs 10:26

COMBINED MEANING

vinegar

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A sour acidic liquid produced by the souring or acetous fermentation of wine or another drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

teeth

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1. The hard structures in a person's or animal's jaws, chiefly used for biting and chewing. 2. Toothlike points or projections on a tool or instrument. 3. In ‘cast ... in his teeth,’ to reproach or taunt someone to his face.

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smoke

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Sense 1: The visible vapour or substance given off in combustion. Sense 2: As a verb, to emit smoke or vapour.

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eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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sluggard

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A habitually lazy or idle person who avoids work or timely duty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Proverbs 10:27

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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10:25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

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10:27The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

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10:28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

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