He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 17:2 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in 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 foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: But his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame.
Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, Than an house full of feasting with strife.
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: But the LORD trieth the hearts.
He that spoileth 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 causeth shame to his mother.
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.