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Proverbs 10:26

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

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Proverbs 10:26

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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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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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