Proverbs 10:26
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
American King James Version (AKJV)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.
Webster's Revision
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
World English Bible
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
English Revised Version (ERV)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Clarke's Proverbs 10:26 Bible Commentary
As 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.
Barnes's Proverbs 10:26 Bible Commentary
The teeth set on edge by the sour wine used by peasants Ruth 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.
Wesley's Proverbs 10:26 Bible Commentary
10:26 So - Unserviceable and vexatious.
