Proverbs 10:26 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 10:26 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 10:26 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 10:26 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 10:26 — World English Bible

Proverbs 10:26 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 10:26 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 10:26 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So <FI>is<Fi> the slothful to those sending him.”

Proverbs 10:26 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 10:26 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 10:26 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 10:26 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“As vineger is to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slouthful to them that send him.”

Proverbs 10:26 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 10:26 in Context — Proverbs 10

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.

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

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

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

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What Does Proverbs 10:26 Mean?

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