Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers the harvest is a wise son. But he who snores in warm weather is a son of confusion.

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In The King James Version

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

In Context

4The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds.

6The blessing of the Lord is on the head of the just. But iniquity covers the mouth of the impious.

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Cross References

Proverbs 6:8she provides meals for herself in the summer, and she gathers at the harvest what she may eat.

Proverbs 17:2A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers.

Proverbs 27:25The meadows are open, and the green plants have appeared, and the hay has been collected from the mountains.

Isaiah 55:6Seek the Lord, while he is able to be found. Call upon him, while he is near.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:5

4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. We are here told, 1. Who those are who, though rich, are in a fair way to become poor —those who deal with a slack hand, who are careless and remiss in their business, and never mind which end goes foremost, nor ever set their hands vigorously to their work or stick to it; those who deal with a deceitful hand (so it may be read); those who think to enrich themselves by fraud and tricking will, in the end, impoverish… Read the whole commentary →

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