Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
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.
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 gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body. 9 Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction. 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:24
Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.
Proverbs 10:4
Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth.
Proverbs 23:20-21
Don't associate with heavy drinkers or dine with gluttons,
Proverbs 24:30-34
I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person.
Matthew 25:26
"His master answered him, "You evil and lazy servant! So you knew that I harvested where I haven't planted and gathered where I haven't scattered any seed?
Hebrews 6:12
Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.
Job 30:29
I've become a brother to jackals, and a friend to ostriches.
Luke 15:13-14
A few days later, the younger son gathered everything he owned and traveled to a distant country. There he wasted it all on wild living.
Luke 16:1-2
Now Jesus was saying to the disciples, "A rich man had a servant manager who was accused of wasting his assets.
Romans 12:11
Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.