Proverbs 10:5

5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Proverbs 10:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
ESV
5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
NLT
5 A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.
MSG
5 Make hay while the sun shines - that's smart; go fishing during harvest - that's stupid.
CSB
5 The son who gathers during summer is prudent; the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.

Proverbs 10:5 In-Context

3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
7 The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Proverbs 24:30-34
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.