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Proverbs 10:26
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Proverbs 10:26
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
26As vineger to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
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Proverbs 10:26
A sour acidic drink or liquid, sometimes specified as made from wine or strong drink.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
The hard structures in the mouth used for biting or chewing.
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The exhalation, visible vapor or substance that escapes or is expelled in combustion from the substance burning. To emit smoke; to throw off volatile matter in the form of vapor or exhalation.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)
A person habitually lazy, idle and inactive; a drone.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Open the full verse study13As 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.
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Open the full verse study6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
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Open the full verse study26His 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:
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Open the full verse study20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
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Open the full verse study12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Open the full verse study5Which 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.
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Open the full verse study11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
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