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Proverbs 18:9 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 18 · verse 9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.Proverbs 18:9 · King James Version
Proverbs 18:9 in context
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
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Key words (Strong's)
- slothfulrâphâhto slackenH7503 →
- brotherʼâcha brother )H251 →
- greatbaʻala masterH1167 →
- workmᵉlâʼkâhproperly, deputyshipH4399 →
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Note, 1. Prodigality is very bad husbandry. Those are not only justly branded as fools among men, but will give an uncomfortable account to God of the talents they are entrusted with, who are wasters of their estates, who live above what they have, spend and give more than they can afford, and so, in effect, throw…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary