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Proverbs 10:26

The Message Bible MSG

New International Version NIV

26 A lazy employee will give you nothing but trouble; it's vinegar in the mouth, smoke in the eyes.

26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them.

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