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Proverbs 10:5

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 10:5 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; `But' he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

    ASV

  • He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame.

    BBE

  • He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

    DBY

  • He who gathers in summer is a wise son, But he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

    WEB

  • Whoso is gathering in summer `is' a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest `is' a son causing shame.

    YLT

  • He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.

    ENG

  • He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

    WBT

  • He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

    BSB

In context

3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

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