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Proverbs 10:5
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He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
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Proverbs 10:5 in Other Translations
KJV
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He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
ESV
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He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
NLT
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A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.
MSG
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Make hay while the sun shines - that's smart; go fishing during harvest - that's stupid.
CSB
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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.
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Proverbs 24:30-34
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