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


In Context

6 A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

7 A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.

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

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.

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 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

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.