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Proverbs 18:9

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 18:9 in other translations

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

Proverbs 18:9 · World English Bible

Proverbs 18:9 in context

  1. 7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
  2. 8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
  3. 9He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
  4. 10The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
  5. 11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.