Proverbs 18:9–10

9 One who is slack in his work

is brother to one who destroys.

10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

9 He also that is slothful in his work

Is brother to him that is a great waster.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower:

The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

9 A lazy person is as bad as

someone who destroys things.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;

the godly run to him and are safe.

9 He who is slothful in his work

Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

The righteous run to it and are safe.

9 A person who doesn’t work hard

is just like someone who destroys things.

10 The Lord is like a strong tower;

those who do right can run to him for safety.

9 He also that is slack in his work

Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower;

The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

9 He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

9 Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal. 

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower. 

A righteous person runs to it and is safe. 

9 The one who is truly lazy in his work

is brother to a vandal.

10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;

the righteous run to it and are protected.

9 One who is slack in work

is close kin to a vandal.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

the righteous run into it and are safe.

9 Even he who is slack in his work,

he is brother to a master of destruction.

10 A tower of strength is the name of Yahweh;

into him the righteous will run and be safe.

9 Anyone who doesn’t want to work

is like someone who destroys.

10 The name of the Lord is like a strong tower.

Godly people run to it and are safe.

9 He also who is slack in his work

Is brother to him who destroys.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

The righteous runs into it and is safe.