Proverbs 10:5
Proverbs 10:5 in Multiple Translations
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame.
A son who gathers crops during the summer is sensible, but the one who sleeps during harvest brings disgrace.
He that gathereth in sommer, is the sonne of wisdome: but he that sleepeth in haruest, is the sonne of confusion.
Whoso is gathering in summer [is] a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest [is] a son causing shame.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathered in the harvest is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.
Those who are wise, harvest the crops when they are ripe; it is shameful/disgraceful to sleep and not work during harvest time.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 10:5
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Proverbs 10:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֹגֵ֣ר
בַּ֭/קַּיִץ
בֵּ֣ן
מַשְׂכִּ֑יל
נִרְדָּ֥ם
בַּ֝/קָּצִ֗יר
בֵּ֣ן
מֵבִֽישׁ
אֹגֵ֣ר
ʼâgar
H103
to gather
V-Qal
בַּ֭/קַּיִץ
qayits
H7019
summer
Prep | N-ms
בֵּ֣ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מַשְׂכִּ֑יל
sâkal
H7919
be prudent
V-Hiphil
נִרְדָּ֥ם
râdam
H7290
to sleep
V-Niphal
בַּ֝/קָּצִ֗יר
qâtsîyr
H7105
harvest
Prep | N-ms
בֵּ֣ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מֵבִֽישׁ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 10:5
אֹגֵ֣ר
ʼâgar
H103
"to gather"
V-Qal
The Hebrew word agar means to gather or harvest, used in various biblical contexts.
Definition: 1) to gather 1a) (Qal) to gather
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: gather. See also: Deuteronomy 28:39; Proverbs 6:8; Proverbs 10:5.
בַּ֭/קַּיִץ
qayits
H7019
"summer"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for summer refers to the harvest season or the fruit of that season, and is also used to describe the dry summer months, as seen in its Aramaic equivalent.
Definition: 1) summer, summer-fruit 1a) summer 1b) summer-fruit Aramaic equivalent: qa.yit (קַ֫יִט "summer" H7007)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: summer (fruit, house). See also: Genesis 8:22; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 32:4.
בֵּ֣ן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מַשְׂכִּ֑יל
sâkal
H7919
"be prudent"
V-Hiphil
To be circumspect means to be careful and thoughtful in your actions. In the Bible, this word is used to describe someone who is intelligent and prudent, like Solomon in 1 Kings 3:12.
Definition: 1) to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper 1a) (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to look at or upon, have insight 1b2) to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent 1b3) to have insight, have comprehension 1b3a) insight, comprehension (subst) 1b4) to cause to consider, give insight, teach 1b4a) the teachers, the wise 1b5) to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely 1b6) to prosper, have success 1b7) to cause to prosper Aramaic equivalent: se.khal (שְׂכַל "to contemplate" H7920)
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. See also: Genesis 3:6; Proverbs 1:3; Psalms 2:10.
נִרְדָּ֥ם
râdam
H7290
"to sleep"
V-Niphal
To sleep deeply or be in a coma means to be unconscious or in a heavy sleep. This can be a natural sleep or a sleep-like state caused by illness or injury.
Definition: (Niphal) to be asleep, be unconscious, be in heavy sleep, fall into heavy sleep, be fast asleep
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: (be fast a-, be in a deep, cast into a dead, that) sleep(-er, -eth). See also: Judges 4:21; Daniel 8:18; Psalms 76:7.
בַּ֝/קָּצִ֗יר
qâtsîyr
H7105
"harvest"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the harvest or the time of harvest, as well as the reaper or the crop itself. It can also mean a limb or foliage of a tree, emphasizing the idea of growth and abundance. The concept of harvest is central to the biblical narrative, particularly in the book of Ruth.
Definition: 1) harvest, harvesting 1a) process of harvesting 1b) crop, what is harvested or reaped 1c) time of harvest
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: bough, branch, harvest (man). See also: Genesis 8:22; Job 18:16; Psalms 80:12.
בֵּ֣ן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מֵבִֽישׁ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
V-Hiphil
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
Study Notes — Proverbs 10:5
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- Proverbs 10:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:5
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 10:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
- Sermons on Proverbs 10:5
Context — Solomon’s Proverbs: The Wise Son
3The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.
4Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 6:8 | it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. |
| 2 | Proverbs 30:25 | The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; |
| 3 | Proverbs 17:2 | A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers. |
| 4 | Proverbs 19:26 | He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. |
| 5 | Proverbs 6:6 | Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. |
| 6 | Proverbs 12:4 | A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. |
| 7 | Isaiah 55:6–7 | Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. |
Proverbs 10:5 Summary
[This verse teaches us that being responsible and hardworking during times of abundance is important, just like a farmer gathers in his harvest during the summer. It's a time to be prepared and work hard to store up for the future, as we see in Deuteronomy 16:13-15. By being diligent, we can avoid being lazy and shameful, and instead be wise and honorable, as encouraged in Proverbs 6:6-11. This principle applies to our spiritual lives as well, where we are to be faithful stewards of God's blessings and make the most of every opportunity (Ephesians 5:16).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'gather in summer' in Proverbs 10:5?
Gathering in summer refers to being diligent and responsible during times of abundance, much like the Israelites were to gather in their harvest (Deuteronomy 16:13-15), it is a time to be prepared and work hard to store up for the future.
Why is sleeping during harvest considered disgraceful?
Sleeping during harvest is considered disgraceful because it shows a lack of responsibility and diligence, which is contrary to God's design for humanity to work and be productive (Genesis 2:15, Proverbs 6:6-11).
How does this verse relate to being a wise or disgraceful son?
This verse emphasizes the importance of being a wise and responsible son by being diligent during times of abundance, whereas being lazy and sleeping during harvest brings shame and is considered disgraceful, reflecting poorly on one's family and upbringing (Proverbs 10:1, 17:21).
What is the spiritual application of this verse?
Spiritually, this verse reminds us to be faithful stewards of the blessings and opportunities God gives us, and to be diligent in our walk with Him, just as the apostle Paul encourages us to 'make the most of every opportunity' (Ephesians 5:16, Colossians 4:5).
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can apply the principle of 'gathering in summer' and being diligent during times of abundance?
- How can I avoid being like the 'disgraceful son' who sleeps during harvest, and instead be a wise and responsible steward of God's blessings?
- What are some spiritual 'harvests' that God has given me, and how can I be faithful in gathering them in and storing them up for the future?
- In what ways can I honor God and my family by being a wise and responsible son or daughter, and what does that look like in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:5
He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son,.... Which is the time of gathering the fruits of the earth, and laying them up against winter, as the ant is said to do, Proverbs 6:8; [but] he that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:5
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son. A characteristic of "wise son" who "maketh a glad father" (Proverbs 10:1).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
He that gathereth the fruits of his field in summer; in harvest, as it follows, which is a part of summer. He that watcheth for and improveth the proper seasons and opportunities of doing good to himself, and to others. That causeth shame; both to himself for his folly, and that poverty and misery caused by it; and to his parents, to whose negligent or evil education such things are oft, and sometimes justly, imputed.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
Proverbs 10:5 He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame.Ver. 5. He that gathereth in summer.] A well chosen season is the greatest advantage of any action, which, as it is seldom found in haste, so it is too often lost in delay. The men of Issachar were in great account with David, because "they had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do," and when to do it; so are they in great account with God for their wisdom who observe and use the season of well doing. But he that sleepeth in harvest,] i.e., That lets slip his opportunity; as Plutarch writes of Hannibal, that when he could have taken Rome he would not, when he would he could not. And as it is told of Charles, king of Sicily and Jerusalem, that he was called Carolus Cuncator, Charles the Lingerer, not (in the sense as Fabius) because he stayed till opportunity came, but because he stayed till opportunity was lost.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
Verse 5. He that gathereth in summer] All the work of the field should be done in the season suitable to it. If summer and harvest be neglected, in vain does a man expect the fruits of autumn.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:5
5. sleepeth] Sleeps heavily, goes fast to sleep. Stertit, Vulg. Comp. Jonah 1:5-6, where the Heb. word is the same. This is an example of an exactly balanced proverb in the wording of the two clauses, especially if with R.V. marg. we render literally, a son that doeth wisely … that doeth shamefully. The LXX., having introduced another proverb at the beginning of this verse: “A son who receives instruction shall be wise, And shall serve himself of the fool as his minister,” gives as the equivalent of our present proverb, “A prudent son shall be saved from the heat, But a son that is a transgressor shall be carried away by the wind in harvest.”
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 10:5
The son is called upon to enter upon the labors of others, and reap where they have sown. To sleep when the plenteous harvest lies ready for the sickle is the most extreme laziness.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
5. A wise son — αοξωׂ ?λιμ, (ben maskil,) a prudent or prosperous son, in whom his parents glory. A son that causeth shame — Or, causing disappointment; that is, to his parents, acting shamefully or wickedly.
Sermons on Proverbs 10:5
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Are You Ready for a Relationship? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of media and video games on our perception of reality. He highlights how the constant bombardment of fantastical images and experie |
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Helping Our Father by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a shepherd to those who are knocked down and unable to get up in life. He shares personal experiences of feeling bro |
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Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to Send Out Laborers by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of praying for laborers to be sent into the harvest, focusing on Matthew 9:38 where Jesus commands His disciples to pray earnestly to the Lord |
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Invest Your Life in the Harvest, Part Two by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a man who was kidnapped by radical Muslims in the deep jungle. The man's family was threatened with his life unless they paid |
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Ants Go to Picnics by Walter Wilson | In this sermon by Walter Wilson, he draws parallels between the wisdom of King Solomon's observation of the ant and the lessons we can learn from these tiny creatures. Just as ants |
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Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 3 of 5 Sermons by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of finding Christ in a home. He emphasizes the importance of free will and how it can affect one's relationship with God. Th |
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(Biblical Family) Biblical Manhood - Part 1 by Voddie Baucham | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the topic of biblical manhood and what qualities a man must possess to reflect it. The first quality mentioned is a commitment to God-honoring |