Proverbs 10:26

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:26

BSB

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him.

ERV

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

NHEB

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

SMT

As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slothful one to those sending him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 10:26

AsvinegarH2558Noun MasculinetotheteethH8127Noun FeminineandassmokeH6227Noun MasculinetotheeyesH5869NounsoisthesluggardH6102AdjectivetothemthatsendH7971Verbhim

Commentary for Proverbs 10:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 10:26

Summary

Lazy messenger is irritating and useless to senders

Event

Sluggard's uselessness as comparison

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC