Proverbs 18:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 18:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 18:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 18:9 — KJV
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
— Proverbs 18:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 18:9 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:9
“And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. multitude: Heb. fulness”
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“For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands.”
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“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
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“Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.”
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“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”
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