Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:9
American Standard Version
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
Amplified® Bible
He who is loose {and} slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer {and} {he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide}.
Contemporary English Version
Being lazy is no different from being a troublemaker.
Darby English Version
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
Good News Bible
A lazy person is as bad as someone who is destructive.
King James Version
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
New American Standard Bible
He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
New International Version
One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.
New King James Version
He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He also who works with slackness makes himself a brother to him who destroys.
Revised Standard Version
He who is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
Young's Literal Translation
He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he `is' to a destroyer.
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