He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Proverbs 17:2 - Tree of Life Version A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance with the brothers. 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 who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Whoever troubles his own household will inherit wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise-hearted.
The king shows favor toward a servant who acts wisely, but his wrath is on one who is disgraceful.
Better is dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.
A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold, but Adonai tests the heart.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace!
A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Better is a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to take warning.