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Proverbs 10:5
5He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Proverbs 10:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
- New Living Translation (NLT)A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.
Context of Proverbs 10:5
3The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. 4Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. 6Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. 7The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.
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אֹגֵ֣ר בַּ֭קַּיִץ בֵּ֣ן מַשְׂכִּ֑יל נִרְדָּ֥ם בַּ֝קָּצִ֗יר בֵּ֣ן מֵבִֽישׁ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 10:5
- Proverbs 6:6Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
- Proverbs 30:25Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;
- Isaiah 55:6Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
- Proverbs 12:4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
- Proverbs 17:2A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
- Proverbs 19:26Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.
Commentaries on Proverbs 10:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5He 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.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5The 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.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5Verse 5 Here is just blame of those who trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-5Lazy people make unwise choices, but hard workers make wise decisions (see also Proverbs 10:26; 26:13–16).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. son--as Pr 1:8, 10, and often. sleepeth--in indolence, and not for rest. causeth shame--literally, "is base" (compare Pr 14:35; 17:2).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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