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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
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Proverbs 10:5 in other translations
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
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In context
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
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