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

Proverbs 10:5 (KJV) |

Proverbs 10:5

From Proverbs 10, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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3

The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

4

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5

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

6

Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7

The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

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