Bible verse
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 18:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.
5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
KJV
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
ASV
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
ERV
He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.
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