Proverbs 10:26
"As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him."
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- Proverbs 25:13
"As 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."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 26:6
"He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 25:20
"As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart."
Read in chapter → - Matthew 25:26
"His 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:"
Read in chapter → - Romans 12:11
"Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;"
Read in chapter → - Isaiah 65:5
"Which 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."
Read in chapter → - Hebrews 6:12
"That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
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