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Proverbs 18:9

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 18:9 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

    ASV

  • He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.

    BBE

  • He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

    DBY

  • One who is slack in his work Is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

    WEB

  • He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he `is' to a destroyer.

    YLT

  • He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great destroyer.

    ENG

  • He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

    WBT

  • Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

    BSB

In context

7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

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