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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 10, Verse 5

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He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
King James Version
He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame.
American Standard Version
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; [But] he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
New English Translation
The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during harvest is a shameful son.
World English Bible
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
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Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
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The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
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He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
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He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
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The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
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In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.
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Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.
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The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.