Amsal 10:26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Context
This verse from Amsal Chapter 10 connects to 7 cross-references. The main collection of Solomonic proverbs begins: 175 antithetical proverbs contrasting the righteous and the wicked, the wise and the foolish. The righteous is a fountain of life; the wicked's gain brings trouble. A wise son makes his father glad; …
Terjemahan Lainnya
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So <FI>is<Fi> the slothful to those sending him.
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
Referensi Silang
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke …
His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed …
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth …
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: …
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;