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Proverbs 18:9

Work

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.

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.

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BSB
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
KJV
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
WEB
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
ASV
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
DARBY
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
BLB
The one being slack in his work, he [is] also a brother to a lord of destruction.
ÅB
Den som er lat i sin gjerning, er også en bror til ødeleggeren.
OTB
Den som er slapp i sitt arbeid, er en søsken til den som ødelegger.
B1930
Den som er lat i sin gjerning, er også en bror til ødeleggeren.

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