Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Holman Bible
is brother to a vandal.
International Standard Version
Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
A Conservative Version
He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.
American Standard Version
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
Amplified
He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.
Bible in Basic English
He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
Darby Translation
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
Julia Smith Translation
Also he being slothful in his work, he the brother of the master of destruction.
King James 2000
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Even he who is slack in his work, he is brother to a master of destruction.
Modern King James verseion
Also he who is slack in his work is brother to a great destroyer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso is slothful and slack in his labor, is the brother of him that is a waster.
New Heart English Bible
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely he that is slothful in his work, brother, is he to a master at laying waste.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he is to a destroyer.
Themes
Idleness and sloth » Akin to extravagance
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Prodigality » General references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Topics
Interlinear
Raphah
M@la'kah
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 18:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person's innermost being. 9 The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys. 10 The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:24
The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys.
Proverbs 10:4
The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
Proverbs 23:20-21
Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat,
Proverbs 24:30-34
I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.
Matthew 25:26
But his master answered, 'Evil and lazy slave! So you knew that I harvest where I didn't sow and gather where I didn't scatter?
Hebrews 6:12
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.
Job 30:29
I have become a brother to jackals and a companion of ostriches.
Luke 15:13-14
After a few days, the younger son gathered together all he had and left on a journey to a distant country, and there he squandered his wealth with a wild lifestyle.
Luke 16:1-2
Jesus also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets.
Romans 12:11
Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.