Parallel Verses
Amplified
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.
New American Standard Bible
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
King James Version
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Holman Bible
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
International Standard Version
Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
A Conservative Version
He who gathers in summer is a wise son. He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
American Standard Version
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.
Darby Translation
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Julia Smith Translation
He gathering in summer, is a prudent son: he lying in deep sleep in harvest, a son causing shame.
King James 2000
He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
Lexham Expanded 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.
Modern King James verseion
He who gathers in summer is a wise son; but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso gathereth in summer is wise; but he that is sluggish in harvest, bringeth himself to confusion.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
The Emphasized Bible
He that gathereth in summer, is a prudent son, he that sleepeth long in harvest, is a son causing shame.
Webster
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is gathering in summer is a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest is a son causing shame.
Themes
Agriculture » Operations in » Harvest
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Who is a wise child
Harvest » Those that sleep in harvest
Harvest » Slothfulness during, ruinous
Indolent sleep » The love of sleep, a mark of indolence
Sleep » The love of, a mark of indolence
Summer » The time for labor and harvest
Summer » The wise are diligent during
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
4
Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.
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.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 6:8
She prepares her food in the summer
And brings in her provisions [of food for the winter] in the harvest.
Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]
And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 19:26
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 6:6
Go to the ant, O lazy one;
Observe her ways and be wise,
Proverbs 12:4
A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 30:25
The ants are not a strong people,
Yet they prepare their food in the summer;
Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the Lord while He may be found;
Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near.