Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
is brother to a vandal.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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
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that goes down to one’s innermost being.
is brother to a vandal.
the righteous run to it and are protected.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:24
and says, “That’s no sin,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.
Proverbs 10:4
but diligent hands bring riches.
Proverbs 23:20-21
or with those who gorge themselves on meat.
Proverbs 24:30-34
and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense.
Matthew 25:26
Hebrews 6:12
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
Job 30:29
and a companion of ostriches.
Luke 15:13-14
Luke 16:1-2
He also said to the disciples:
Romans 12:11
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit;