Proverbs 18:9-10
Proverbs 18:9-10 New Century Version (NCV)
A person who doesn’t work hard is just like someone who destroys things. The LORD is like a strong tower; those who do right can run to him for safety.
Proverbs 18:9-10 The Message (MSG)
Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism. GOD’s name is a place of protection— good people can run there and be safe.
Proverbs 18:9-10 King James Version (KJV)
He also that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster. The name of the LORD is a strong tower: The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:9-10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
Proverbs 18:9-10 American Standard Version (ASV)
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer. The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:9-10 New International Version (NIV)
One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:9-10 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who is careless in his work Is a brother to him who destroys. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
Proverbs 18:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)
A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things. The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
Proverbs 18:9-10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The one who is too lazy to look for work is the same one who wastes his life away. The character of God is a tower of strength, for the lovers of God delight to run into his heart and be exalted on high.
