Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,so is the sluggard to those who send him.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
In Context
25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more;but the righteous stand firm forever.
27The fear of the Lord prolongs days,but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Go to the ant, you sluggard.Consider her ways, and be wise;
Proverbs 25:20As one who takes away a garment in cold weather,or vinegar on soda,so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Isaiah 65:5who say, Stand by yourself, do not come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Romans 12:11not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:25-26
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. It is here said, and said again, to the righteous, that it shall be well with them, and to the wicked, Woe to them; and these are set the one over against the other, for their mutual illustration. I. It shall be as ill with the wicked as they can fear, and as well with the righteous as they can desire. 1. The… Read the whole commentary →