He who gathers in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 10:5 in context
Proverbs 10:2–8
2
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
but righteousness delivers from death.
3
The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry,
but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
4
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
5
Selected verse
He who gathers in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
6
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7
The memory of the righteous is blessed,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8
The wise in heart accept commandments,
but a chattering fool will fall.
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