King James Bible
KJVAs vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 10:26 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
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King James BibleKJV | As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. | |
World English BibleWEB | As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So is the slothful to those sending him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. |