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He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

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He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
    but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.(A)

Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
    but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.[a](B)

The name of the righteous(C) is used in blessings,[b]
    but the name of the wicked(D) will rot.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:6 Or righteous, / but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
  2. Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.