A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.
KJV
Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Parallel Translations
A man who helps not himself by his labor is brother of him that ruins himself.
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:4Hebrews 6:12Proverbs 24:30–34Proverbs 23:20–21Matthew 25:26Romans 12:11Proverbs 28:24Luke 16:1–2Luke 15:13–14Job 30:29
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