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Proverbs 10:5
Make hay while the sun shines—that's smart; go fishing during harvest—that's stupid.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The son who gathers during summer is prudent;the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
The son who gathers during summer is prudent;the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
King James Version
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
English Standard Version
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
New American Standard Bible
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
New Century Version
Those who gather crops on time are wise, but those who sleep through the harvest are a disgrace.
Those who gather crops on time are wise, but those who sleep through the harvest are a disgrace.
New English Translation
The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.
The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.
Amplified Bible
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
World English Bible
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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
He that gathereth in sommer, is the sonne of wisdome: but he that sleepeth in haruest, is the sonne of confusion.
He that gathereth in sommer, is the sonne of wisdome: but he that sleepeth in haruest, is the sonne of confusion.
Legacy Standard Bible
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts insightfully,But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts insightfully,But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
Berean Standard Bible
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 harvest is a disgraceful son.
Contemporary English Version
At harvest season it's smart to work hard, but stupid to sleep.
At harvest season it's smart to work hard, but stupid to sleep.
Complete Jewish Bible
A sensible person gathers in summer, but he who sleeps during harvest is an embarrassment.
A sensible person gathers in summer, but he who sleeps during harvest is an embarrassment.
Darby Translation
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Easy-to-Read Version
A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless.
A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless.
George Lamsa Translation
He who works in summer is a wise man; but he who sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
He who works in summer is a wise man; but he who sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
Good News Translation
A sensible person gathers the crops when they are ready; it is a disgrace to sleep through the time of harvest.
A sensible person gathers the crops when they are ready; it is a disgrace to sleep through the time of harvest.
Lexham English Bible
He who gathers in the summer is a child who is prudent; he who sleeps at the harvest is a child who brings shame.
He who gathers in the summer is a child who is prudent; he who sleeps at the harvest is a child who brings shame.
Literal Translation
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Who so gathereth in Sommer, is wyse: but he that is slogish in haruest, bringeth himself to confucion.
Who so gathereth in Sommer, is wyse: but he that is slogish in haruest, bringeth himself to confucion.
American Standard Version
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Bible in Basic English
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.
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.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
A wise son gathereth in summer; but a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.
A wise son gathereth in summer; but a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.
King James Version (1611)
Hee that gathereth in Summer, is a wise sonne: but hee that sleepeth in haruest, is a sonne that causeth shame.
Hee that gathereth in Summer, is a wise sonne: but hee that sleepeth in haruest, is a sonne that causeth shame.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Who so gathereth in sommer is wyse: but he that is sluggishe in haruest, bringeth hym selfe to confusion.
Who so gathereth in sommer is wyse: but he that is sluggishe in haruest, bringeth hym selfe to confusion.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.
A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.
English Revised Version
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
He that gaderith togidere in heruest, is a wijs sone; but he that slepith in sommer, is a sone of confusioun.
He that gaderith togidere in heruest, is a wijs sone; but he that slepith in sommer, is a sone of confusioun.
Update Bible Version
He that gathers in summer is a wise son; [But] he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
He that gathers in summer is a wise son; [But] he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
Webster's Bible Translation
He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame.
New King James Version
He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
New Living Translation
A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.
A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.
New Life Bible
A son who gathers in summer is wise, but a son who sleeps during gathering time brings shame.
A son who gathers in summer is wise, but a son who sleeps during gathering time brings shame.
New Revised Standard
A child who gathers in summer is prudent, but a child who sleeps in harvest brings shame.
A child who gathers in summer is prudent, but a child who sleeps in harvest brings shame.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
He that gathereth in summer, is a prudent son, he that sleepeth long in harvest, is a son causing shame.
He that gathereth in summer, is a prudent son, he that sleepeth long in harvest, is a son causing shame.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that gathereth in the harvest, is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.
He that gathereth in the harvest, is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.
Revised Standard Version
A son who gathers in summer is prudent, but a son who sleeps in harvest brings shame.
A son who gathers in summer is prudent, but a son who sleeps in harvest brings shame.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is gathering in summer [is] a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest [is] a son causing shame.
Whoso is gathering in summer [is] a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest [is] a son causing shame.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
Contextual Overview
5 Make hay while the sun shines—that's smart; go fishing during harvest—that's stupid.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
gathereth: Proverbs 6:6, Proverbs 6:8, Proverbs 30:25, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7
a son: Proverbs 12:4, Proverbs 17:2, Proverbs 19:26
Reciprocal: Proverbs 14:35 - him Proverbs 19:15 - and Proverbs 27:25 - hay Proverbs 29:15 - a child Jeremiah 8:20 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 10:1
This is the family tree of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. After the flood, they themselves had sons.
This is the family tree of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. After the flood, they themselves had sons.
Genesis 10:20
These are the descendants of Ham by family, language, country, and nation.
These are the descendants of Ham by family, language, country, and nation.
Isaiah 41:5
"Far-flung ocean islands see it and panic. The ends of the earth are shaken. Fearfully they huddle together. They try to help each other out, making up stories in the dark. The godmakers in the workshops go into overtime production, crafting new models of no-gods, Urging one another on—‘Good job!' ‘Great design!'— pounding in nails at the base so that the things won't tip over.
"Far-flung ocean islands see it and panic. The ends of the earth are shaken. Fearfully they huddle together. They try to help each other out, making up stories in the dark. The godmakers in the workshops go into overtime production, crafting new models of no-gods, Urging one another on—‘Good job!' ‘Great design!'— pounding in nails at the base so that the things won't tip over.
Isaiah 42:10
Sing to God a brand-new song, sing his praises all over the world! Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, with all the far-flung islands joining in. Let the desert and its camps raise a tune, calling the Kedar nomads to join in. Let the villagers in Sela round up a choir and perform from the tops of the mountains. Make God 's glory resound; echo his praises from coast to coast. God steps out like he means business. You can see he's primed for action. He shouts, announcing his arrival; he takes charge and his enemies fall into line: "I've been quiet long enough. I've held back, biting my tongue. But now I'm letting loose, letting go, like a woman who's having a baby— Stripping the hills bare, withering the wildflowers, Drying up the rivers, turning lakes into mudflats. But I'll take the hand of those who don't know the way, who can't see where they're going. I'll be a personal guide to them, directing them through unknown country. I'll be right there to show them what roads to take, make sure they don't fall into the ditch. These are the things I'll be doing for them— sticking with them, not leaving them for a minute."
Sing to God a brand-new song, sing his praises all over the world! Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, with all the far-flung islands joining in. Let the desert and its camps raise a tune, calling the Kedar nomads to join in. Let the villagers in Sela round up a choir and perform from the tops of the mountains. Make God 's glory resound; echo his praises from coast to coast. God steps out like he means business. You can see he's primed for action. He shouts, announcing his arrival; he takes charge and his enemies fall into line: "I've been quiet long enough. I've held back, biting my tongue. But now I'm letting loose, letting go, like a woman who's having a baby— Stripping the hills bare, withering the wildflowers, Drying up the rivers, turning lakes into mudflats. But I'll take the hand of those who don't know the way, who can't see where they're going. I'll be a personal guide to them, directing them through unknown country. I'll be right there to show them what roads to take, make sure they don't fall into the ditch. These are the things I'll be doing for them— sticking with them, not leaving them for a minute."
Isaiah 49:1
Listen, far-flung islands, pay attention, faraway people: God put me to work from the day I was born. The moment I entered the world he named me. He gave me speech that would cut and penetrate. He kept his hand on me to protect me. He made me his straight arrow and hid me in his quiver. He said to me, "You're my dear servant, Israel, through whom I'll shine."
Listen, far-flung islands, pay attention, faraway people: God put me to work from the day I was born. The moment I entered the world he named me. He gave me speech that would cut and penetrate. He kept his hand on me to protect me. He made me his straight arrow and hid me in his quiver. He said to me, "You're my dear servant, Israel, through whom I'll shine."
Isaiah 59:18
We Long for Light but Sink into Darkness Look! Listen! God 's arm is not amputated—he can still save. God 's ears are not stopped up—he can still hear. There's nothing wrong with God; the wrong is in you. Your wrongheaded lives caused the split between you and God. Your sins got between you so that he doesn't hear. Your hands are drenched in blood, your fingers dripping with guilt, Your lips smeared with lies, your tongue swollen from muttering obscenities. No one speaks up for the right, no one deals fairly. They trust in illusion, they tell lies, they get pregnant with mischief and have sin-babies. They hatch snake eggs and weave spider webs. Eat an egg and die; break an egg and get a snake! The spider webs are no good for shirts or shawls. No one can wear these weavings! They weave wickedness, they hatch violence. They compete in the race to do evil and run to be the first to murder. They plan and plot evil, think and breathe evil, and leave a trail of wrecked lives behind them. They know nothing about peace and less than nothing about justice. They make tortuously twisted roads. No peace for the wretch who walks down those roads! Which means that we're a far cry from fair dealing, and we're not even close to right living. We long for light but sink into darkness, long for brightness but stumble through the night. Like the blind, we inch along a wall, groping eyeless in the dark. We shuffle our way in broad daylight, like the dead, but somehow walking. We're no better off than bears, groaning, and no worse off than doves, moaning. We look for justice—not a sign of it; for salvation—not so much as a hint. Our wrongdoings pile up before you, God, our sins stand up and accuse us. Our wrongdoings stare us down; we know in detail what we've done: Mocking and denying God , not following our God, Spreading false rumors, inciting sedition, pregnant with lies, muttering malice. Justice is beaten back, Righteousness is banished to the sidelines, Truth staggers down the street, Honesty is nowhere to be found, Good is missing in action. Anyone renouncing evil is beaten and robbed. God looked and saw evil looming on the horizon— so much evil and no sign of Justice. He couldn't believe what he saw: not a soul around to correct this awful situation. So he did it himself, took on the work of Salvation, fueled by his own Righteousness. He dressed in Righteousness, put it on like a suit of armor, with Salvation on his head like a helmet, Put on Judgment like an overcoat, and threw a cloak of Passion across his shoulders. He'll make everyone pay for what they've done: fury for his foes, just deserts for his enemies. Even the far-off islands will get paid off in full. In the west they'll fear the name of God , in the east they'll fear the glory of God , For he'll arrive like a river in flood stage, whipped to a torrent by the wind of God . "I'll arrive in Zion as Redeemer, to those in Jacob who leave their sins." God 's Decree. "As for me," God says, "this is my covenant with them: My Spirit that I've placed upon you and the words that I've given you to speak, they're not going to leave your mouths nor the mouths of your children nor the mouths of your grandchildren. You will keep repeating these words and won't ever stop." God 's orders.
We Long for Light but Sink into Darkness Look! Listen! God 's arm is not amputated—he can still save. God 's ears are not stopped up—he can still hear. There's nothing wrong with God; the wrong is in you. Your wrongheaded lives caused the split between you and God. Your sins got between you so that he doesn't hear. Your hands are drenched in blood, your fingers dripping with guilt, Your lips smeared with lies, your tongue swollen from muttering obscenities. No one speaks up for the right, no one deals fairly. They trust in illusion, they tell lies, they get pregnant with mischief and have sin-babies. They hatch snake eggs and weave spider webs. Eat an egg and die; break an egg and get a snake! The spider webs are no good for shirts or shawls. No one can wear these weavings! They weave wickedness, they hatch violence. They compete in the race to do evil and run to be the first to murder. They plan and plot evil, think and breathe evil, and leave a trail of wrecked lives behind them. They know nothing about peace and less than nothing about justice. They make tortuously twisted roads. No peace for the wretch who walks down those roads! Which means that we're a far cry from fair dealing, and we're not even close to right living. We long for light but sink into darkness, long for brightness but stumble through the night. Like the blind, we inch along a wall, groping eyeless in the dark. We shuffle our way in broad daylight, like the dead, but somehow walking. We're no better off than bears, groaning, and no worse off than doves, moaning. We look for justice—not a sign of it; for salvation—not so much as a hint. Our wrongdoings pile up before you, God, our sins stand up and accuse us. Our wrongdoings stare us down; we know in detail what we've done: Mocking and denying God , not following our God, Spreading false rumors, inciting sedition, pregnant with lies, muttering malice. Justice is beaten back, Righteousness is banished to the sidelines, Truth staggers down the street, Honesty is nowhere to be found, Good is missing in action. Anyone renouncing evil is beaten and robbed. God looked and saw evil looming on the horizon— so much evil and no sign of Justice. He couldn't believe what he saw: not a soul around to correct this awful situation. So he did it himself, took on the work of Salvation, fueled by his own Righteousness. He dressed in Righteousness, put it on like a suit of armor, with Salvation on his head like a helmet, Put on Judgment like an overcoat, and threw a cloak of Passion across his shoulders. He'll make everyone pay for what they've done: fury for his foes, just deserts for his enemies. Even the far-off islands will get paid off in full. In the west they'll fear the name of God , in the east they'll fear the glory of God , For he'll arrive like a river in flood stage, whipped to a torrent by the wind of God . "I'll arrive in Zion as Redeemer, to those in Jacob who leave their sins." God 's Decree. "As for me," God says, "this is my covenant with them: My Spirit that I've placed upon you and the words that I've given you to speak, they're not going to leave your mouths nor the mouths of your children nor the mouths of your grandchildren. You will keep repeating these words and won't ever stop." God 's orders.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son,.... Which is the time of gathering the fruits of the earth, and laying them up against winter, as the ant is said to do, Proverbs 6:8;
[but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame; to himself, and to his parents and relations. The sum of the proverb is, that, in the time of health and youth, persons should be active and industrious in their several callings and stations, and provide against a time of sickness and old age; and that they should lose no opportunities, neither in a natural nor spiritual way, of doing or receiving good.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The son is called upon to enter upon the labors of others, and reap where they have sown. To sleep when the plenteous harvest lies ready for the sickle is the most extreme laziness.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 10:5. He that gathereth in summer — All the work of the field should be done in the season suitable to it. If summer and harvest be neglected, in vain does a man expect the fruits of autumn.
