He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 17:2 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A wise servant shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share in the inheritance among the brothers. American Standard Version (1901) A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. Common English Bible An insightful servant rules over a disgraceful son and will divide an inheritance with the brothers. Catholic Public Domain Version A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren. |
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Better is a poor and a wise child, than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.