Proverbs 18:9
“Hee also that is slouthful in his worke, is brother to him that is a great waster.”
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Proverbs 18:9 Context
7A fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule. 8The words of a tale bearer are as wounds, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly. 9Hee also that is slouthful in his worke, is brother to him that is a great waster. 10The name of the Lord is a a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit.
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Other Translations
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
- King James Version
He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
- Basic English Bible
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
- Darby Bible
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
- Webster's Bible
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
- World English Bible
He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he [is] to a destroyer.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Even one that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
- Basic English Bible
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
- Darby Bible
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
- Webster's Bible
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
- World English Bible
He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he [is] to a destroyer.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Even one that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:9
18:9 Is brother - Though they take several paths, yet both come to one end.