Proverbs 18:9 “Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.”

Proverbs 18:9

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he [is] to a destroyer.

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“that is slothful”

Proverbs 10:4 Hebrews 6:12 Proverbs 24:30–34 Romans 12:11 Matthew 25:26 Proverbs 23:20

Proverbs 10:4 · BSB

Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Hebrews 6:12 · BSB

Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Proverbs 24:30–34 · BSB

I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

Romans 12:11 · BSB

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Matthew 25:26 · BSB

‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.

Proverbs 23:20 · BSB

Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.

“is brother”

Proverbs 28:24 Job 30:29 Luke 15:13 Luke 15:14 Luke 16:1 Luke 16:2

Proverbs 28:24 · BSB

He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

Job 30:29 · BSB

I have become a brother of jackals, a companion of ostriches.

Luke 15:13 · BSB

After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.

Luke 15:14 · BSB

After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.

Luke 16:1 · BSB

Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.

Luke 16:2 · BSB

So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

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

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