KJV - As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

ASV - As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

BBE - Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.

WEB - As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to those who send him.

YLT - As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So `is' the slothful to those sending him.

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