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Proverbs 18:9
Surely he that is slothful in his work, brother, is he to a master at laying waste.
Proverbs 18:9 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 18:9 in other translations
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
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In context
6 the lips of a dullard, enter into contention, and his mouth, for blows, crieth out.
7 The mouth of a dullard, is his ruin, and, his lips, are a snare to his soul.
8 the words of a tattler, are dainties, they, therefore go down into the chambers of the inner man.
9 Surely he that is slothful in his work, brother, is he to a master at laying waste.
10 A tower of strength, is the Name of Yahweh, thereinto, runneth the righteous, and is safe.
11 The substance of a rich man, is his strong city, and like a high wall, in his imagination.
12 Before grievous injury, a man’s heart is haughty, and, before honour, is humility.
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