As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
What does Proverbs 10:26 mean?
As vinegar sets the teeth on edge, and as the smoke causes the eyes to smart, so the sluggard vexes his employer.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 10:24-26 and alongside a few nearby related passages.