Proverbs 18:9
King James Version (KJV)
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
World English Bible (WEB)
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
Proverbs 18:9 Cross References
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
