Bible Strands
Proverbs 10:5
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The book of Proverbs addresses a son with practical instruction, situating this verse between a warning against idleness and a promise of blessing.
The words — אֹגֵר ('o.Ger) means gathers, and מֵבִישׁ (me.Vish) means acts shamefully.
The thread — The summer harvest motif appears in Proverbs 6:8 and Proverbs 30:25, while the disgraceful son contrast echoes Proverbs 17:2.
Why it lands — The text demands timely labor and condemns negligent delay, framing both as defining marks of a son's character.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 6:8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.
- Proverbs 30:25 The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;
- Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
- Proverbs 6:6 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.
- Proverbs 19:26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
- Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
- Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.