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Proverbs 10:5

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
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English Standard Version

He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.

New International Version

He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He who gathers the harvest is a wise son. But he who snores in warm weather is a son of confusion