Proverbs 10:26

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

In other versions

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
ASV
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
BBE
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
DBY
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to those who send him.
WEB
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So `is' the slothful to those sending him.
YLT
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
ENG
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
WBT
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
BSB

²⁴The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

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

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

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