Proverbs 10:26

Proverbs 10:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
• New International Version (NIV)As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him.

Context of Proverbs 10:26

24That which wicked people dread happens to them, but ⌞the Lord⌟ grants the desire of righteous people. 25When the storm has passed, the wicked person has vanished, but the righteous person has an everlasting foundation. Like vinegar to the teeth, like smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him ⌞on a mission⌟. 27The fear of the Lord lengthens ⌞the number of⌟ days, but the years of wicked people are shortened. 28The hope of righteous people ⌞leads to⌟ joy, but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing.

Proverbs 10:26 word by word

כַּחֹ֤מֶץ׀ לַשִּׁנַּ֗יִם וְכֶעָשָׁ֥ן לָעֵינָ֑יִם כֵּ֥ן הֶ֝עָצֵ֗ל לְשֹׁלְחָֽיו׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• As vinegarחֹ֫מֶץchômets · vinegarH2558
• to the teethשֵׁןshên · toothH8127
• and as smokeעָשָׁן‛âshân · smokeH6227
• to the eyesעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eyeH5869
• the sluggardעָצֵל‛âtsêl · sluggishH6102
• to them that sendשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: departH7971

Cross-references for Proverbs 10:26

• Proverbs 25:13Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day, ⌞so⌟ is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him: He refreshes his masters.
• Isaiah 65:5They said, “Stay away! Don’t touch me! I’m holier than you are.” They have become like smoke in my nose, like a smoldering fire all day long.
• Matthew 25:26“His master responded, ‘You evil and lazy servant! If you knew that I harvest where I haven’t planted and gather where I haven’t scattered,
• Romans 12:11Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.
• Hebrews 6:12Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience.

Commentaries on Proverbs 10:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26As vinegar to the teeth - The acid softening and dissolving the alkali of the bone, so as to impair their texture, and render them incapable of masticating; and as smoke affects the eyes, irritating their tender vessels, so as to give pain and prevent distinct vision; so the sluggard, the lounging, thriftless messenger, who never returns in time with the desired answer.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26The teeth set on edge by the sour wine used by peasants Rth 2:14 ; Psalm 69:21, the eye irritated by wood-smoke, these shadow the annoyance of having a messenger who will loiter on the way.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26Verse 26 As vinegar sets the teeth on edge, and as the smoke causes the eyes to smart, so the sluggard vexes his employer.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. that is, causes vexation.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 10:26

• Idleness
• Slothfulness
• Teeth
• Vinegar

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Proverbs 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings