Bible in Basic English
"He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction."
— Proverbs 18:9, Bible in Basic English
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
“ He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer. ”
“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 also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.