He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
Proverbs 17:2 - King James 2000 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
He that troubles 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 causes shame.
Better is a dry morsel, with quietness, than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
He that mistreats his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no longer be admonished.