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Even he who is slack in his work,
    he is brother to a master[a] of destruction.

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  1. Proverbs 18:9 Or “owner”

The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.[a](A)

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  1. Proverbs 18:9 Lit master of destruction

15 Laziness will bring on a deep sleep,
    and a person[a] of idleness will suffer hunger.

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  1. Proverbs 19:15 Or “soul,” or “life”

15 Laziness induces deep sleep,
and a lazy person will go hungry.(A)

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