"As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him."
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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.
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.
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.
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
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:
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
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 is the sluggard to them that send him.
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 is the sluggard to those who send him.
As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So `is' the slothful to those sending him.