9He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.


In Context

6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

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

8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

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

10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

Proverbs 18:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

18:9One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:9He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:9He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:9He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:9One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:9He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he is to a destroyer.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.