Proverbs 18:9
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
BSB
ASV
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
KJV
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.
The walk8
Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.
Through
Romans 12:11Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
leads to
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
Through
Hebrews 6:12Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
leads to
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Through
Proverbs 10:4Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
leads to
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
