Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:9
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:9 Context
6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 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. 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
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Other Translations
Hee also that is slouthful in his worke, is brother to him that is a great waster.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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 (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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.