Proverbs 10:26
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him."
Word-by-Word Analysis
שֵׁן
shên
a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
עָשָׁן
ʻâshân
smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger)
עַיִן
ʻayin
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
שָׁלַח
shâlach
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
Key Terms in This Verse
שָׁלַח shâlach
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
Study H7971 →עַיִן ʻayin
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
Study H5869 →Cross References
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
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.
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:
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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.
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.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
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