Parallel Verses
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.
NET Bible
The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.
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
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 18:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
8
The words of a talebearer cause wounds. They plunge down to the innermost parts.
9
Cross References
Proverbs 28:24
Whoever robs his father or mother, and says: It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a man who destroys.
Proverbs 10:4
He becomes poor who deals with a lazy hand. The hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 23:20-21
Do not associate with drunkards or gluttons.
Proverbs 24:30-34
I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man lacking understanding.
Matthew 25:26
But his lord answered: 'You wicked and lazy servant. You knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I did not scatter.
Hebrews 6:12
We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Job 30:29
I am a brother to jackals and a companion of ostriches.
Luke 15:13-14
In a short time the younger son sold his share of the property. He left home with the money and traveled to a far away country where he wasted his money in reckless living.
Luke 16:1-2
Jesus told his disciples: There was a rich man who had a servant who managed his property. The rich man learned that the manager was accused of wasting his master's money.
Romans 12:11
Do not lag behind in diligence. Be fervent in spirit serving God.