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Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 18:9 · Webster 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 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a tale-bearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor [is] humility.
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