Verse 5

The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during harvest is a shameful son.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 6:8 : 8 yet it would prepare its food in the summer; it gathered at the harvest what it will eat.
• Prov 17:2 : 2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
• Prov 19:26 : 26 The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
• Prov 30:25 : 25 ants are creatures with little strength, but they prepare their food in the summer;
• Prov 12:4 : 4 A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.
• Prov 6:6 : 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!
• Isa 55:6-7 : 6 Seek the LORD while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby! 7 The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the LORD, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.