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Proverbs 10:5
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.
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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.
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.
THE MESSAGE
Make hay while the sun shines—that's smart; go fishing during harvest—that's stupid.
Make hay while the sun shines—that's smart; go fishing during harvest—that's stupid.
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 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.
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 account of Noah's sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.
This is the account of Noah's sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.
Genesis 10:9
He was a mighty hunter before the Lord . (That is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the Lord .")
He was a mighty hunter before the Lord . (That is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the Lord .")
Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, and by their nations.
These are the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, and by their nations.
Genesis 10:25
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother's name was Joktan.
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother's name was Joktan.
Psalms 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.
The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.
Isaiah 24:15
So in the east extol the Lord , along the seacoasts extol the fame of the Lord God of Israel.
So in the east extol the Lord , along the seacoasts extol the fame of the Lord God of Israel.
Isaiah 40:15
Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales. He lifts the coastlands as if they were dust.
Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales. He lifts the coastlands as if they were dust.
Isaiah 41:5
The coastlands see and are afraid; the whole earth trembles; they approach and come.
The coastlands see and are afraid; the whole earth trembles; they approach and come.
Isaiah 42:4
He will not grow dim or be crushed before establishing justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait in anticipation for his decrees."
He will not grow dim or be crushed before establishing justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait in anticipation for his decrees."
Isaiah 42:10
Sing to the Lord a brand new song! Praise him from the horizon of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and everything that lives in it, you coastlands and those who live there!
Sing to the Lord a brand new song! Praise him from the horizon of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and everything that lives in it, you coastlands and those who live there!
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.
