Proverbs 10:5

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 10:5

Hee that gathereth in Summer, is a wise sonne: but hee that sleepeth in haruest, is a sonne that causeth shame.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, {But} he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; `But' he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

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

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
- Webster's Bible

He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
- World English Bible

Whoso is gathering in summer [is] a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest [is] a son causing shame.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A wise son gathereth in summer; but a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 10:5

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:5


10:5 Gathereth - The fruits of his field. In summer - In harvest. He that improved the opportunities of doing good to himself and others.


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