Proverbs 10:26
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26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy man to those who send him.
Proverbs 26:6
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6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Proverbs 25:13
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13 (A)Like the cold of snow in time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Hebrews 6:12
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12 that you do not become [a]sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience (A)inherit the promises.
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- Hebrews 6:12 lazy
Matthew 25:26
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26 “But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You (A)wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.
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Proverbs 25:20
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20 Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
And like vinegar on soda,
Is one who (A)sings songs to a heavy heart.
Isaiah 65:5
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5 (A)Who say, ‘Keep to yourself,
Do not come near me,
For I am holier than you!’
These [a]are smoke in My nostrils,
A fire that burns all the day.
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- Isaiah 65:5 Cause My wrath to smoke
Romans 12:11
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11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
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