Proverbs 18:9

Modern

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

Traditional

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Literal

The one being slack in his work, he is also a brother to a lord of destruction.

Latin

Qui mollis et dissolutus est in opere suo frater est sua opera dissipantis.

Hebrew

English

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 10:4
Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Hebrews 6:12
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Proverbs 24:30–34
I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.
Proverbs 23:20–21
Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.
Romans 12:11
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Matthew 25:26
‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.
Proverbs 28:24
He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Luke 15:13–14
After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.
Luke 16:1–2
Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.
Job 30:29
I have become a brother of jackals, a companion of ostriches.