Because of the cold, the lazy one was not willing to plough. Therefore, in the summer, he will beg, and it will not be given to him
Other versions
King James Version
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. English Standard Version
The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.New International Version
A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.