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: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame." - Proverbs 10:5
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What does Proverbs 10:5 mean?

Proverbs 10:5 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.” This verse imparts wisdom about diligence and the importance of hard work in order to achieve success and avoid…

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The Wisdom of Diligence: Embracing the Harvest

In Proverbs 10:5, we are confronted with a stark yet valuable contrast: “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.” At first glance, this proverb may seem simple, but its implications resonate deeply within the fabric…

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A Prayer for Diligence and Wisdom in Our Labor

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I feel the weight of Your Word echoing in my spirit, particularly in Proverbs 10:5, which declares, "He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame." Lord, I ask that You…

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