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Proverbs 18:9 Cross-References
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“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
Proverbs 18:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 18:9
The Hebrew word 'slothful' (מִתְרַפֶּה/mitrapeh) means 'slack' or 'negligent'—not merely inactive but failing to apply proper diligence. 'Brother to him that is a great waster' (בַּעַל מַשְׁחִית/ba'al mashchit, master of destruction) creates a shocking equation: the lazy worker equals the deliberate destroyer. Both produce the same result—loss, waste, ruin. This proverb refutes the notion that passive sins are less serious than active transgressions. Negligence destroys as surely as vandalism. The parable of the talents illustrates this truth—the servant who buried his talent was condemned not...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:9
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“but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.”
“but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.”
“by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;”
“or those who gorge themselves on meat:”
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”
“and says”
“There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.,And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.,,,,,,,,”
“the younger son gathered all of this together and traveled into a far country. There he wasted his property with riotous living.”
“and a companion to ostriches.”