Cross references

Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

so is the slacker to those who send him.

Proverbs 10:26 BSB

Proverbs 10:26 has 7 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 1 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 25:13 (4 votes) and Proverbs 26:6 (3 votes). 6 other verses point back to it. It links with 4 other books, from Proverbs 6 to Hebrews 6.

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Which verses does Proverbs 10:26 point to?

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  1. Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

  2. Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

  3. ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.

  4. Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

  5. Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

  6. They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.

  7. Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Which verses point to Proverbs 10:26?

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