American Standard Version
" He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer. "
— Proverbs 18:9, American Standard Version
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
“One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.”
“The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.”
“He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.”
“He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.”
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honorgoethhumility.