Proverbs 18:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Someone who is lazy in their work is like a brother to someone who destroys things.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that being lazy at work causes just as much damage as someone who intentionally destroys things.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written during Israel's golden age when hard work and skillful labor were essential for the nation's prosperity. In ancient agricultural and craftsman societies, laziness didn't just hurt the individual—it could harm entire families and communities who depended on everyone contributing their fair share.

←

PreviousProverbs 18:8

NextProverbs 18:10

→

Explore Similar Verses

Romans 14:15

If what you're eating is genuinely hurting your friend's heart, then you're not walking in love anymore. Don't let your food choices mess up someone that Christ literally died for.

1 John 5:16

If you see someone you care about messing up in a way that isn't completely destroying their relationship with God, pray for them — and God will help restore their life. But there are some sins that cut so deep they're basically spiritual death, and honestly, I'm not even telling you to pray about those.

Obadiah 1:12

You shouldn't have just stood there watching when your brother was going through it. You definitely shouldn't have been happy when Judah's people were getting destroyed. And you had no business talking big when they were at their lowest point.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources