Proverbs 6:7

"Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;"

Key Reflection

The verse instructs the lazy to emulate the industrious habits of ants, a common practice in ancient agricultural societies where observing nature was integral to survival and prosperity. In first-century Israel, this advice would resonate deeply as farming communities relied heavily on manual labor and efficient use of time; thus, the ant's diligent work ethic served as a powerful moral example for those prone to idleness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The words express the wonder with which the Hebrew observer looked on the phenomena of insect life. “Guide,” better captain, as inJoshua 10:24. The Septuagint introduces here a corresponding reference to the industry of the bee.

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