Proverbs 18:9

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

Cross References (10)

  • Proverbs 10:4 (13)

    Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

  • Hebrews 6:12 (12)

    Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

  • Proverbs 24:30–34 (9)

    I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

  • Proverbs 23:20–21 (7)

    Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.

  • Matthew 25:26 (6)

    ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not

  • Proverbs 28:24 (6)

    He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

  • Romans 12:11 (6)

    Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

  • Luke 15:13–14 (2)

    After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his we

  • Luke 16:1–2 (2)

    Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.

  • Job 30:29 (1)

    I have become a brother of jackals, a companion of ostriches.