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
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:5

BSB
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
AKJV
He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
CPDV
He who gathers the harvest is a wise son. But he who snores in warm weather is a son of confusion.
ERV
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
NHEB
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
SMT
He gathering in summer, is a prudent son: he lying in deep sleep in harvest, a son causing shame.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:5
Summary
Diligent gathering in season honors family
Event
Contrast of harvest diligence and harvest negligence
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom