Proverbs 6:6

“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:" - Proverbs 6:6
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What does Proverbs 6:6 mean?

The Bible verse Proverbs 6:6 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise." This verse is part of the book of Proverbs, which is attributed to King Solomon, known for his wisdom and insight. The book of Proverbs is a…

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Lessons from the Ant: Embracing Diligence in Our Daily Lives

In the fast-paced world we live in today, it can be easy to slip into a routine of laziness and procrastination. The Book of Proverbs, with its timeless wisdom, offers us vivid imagery and practical advice to inspire us toward a more diligent and purposeful life. One such…

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A Prayer for Diligence and Wisdom Through the Example of the Ant

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in reverence and awe, I am reminded of the wisdom found in Your Word, particularly in Proverbs 6:6, which implores us to "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise." Lord, today, I seek to embody the lessons You teach us…

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Proverbs 6:6 - "¶ Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:"
Proverbs 6:6-8 - "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest."
"Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest." - Proverbs 6:6-8
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Proverbs 1:6 - "To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings."
Proverbs 6:7 - "Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,"
Proverbs 27:6 - "Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."
Proverbs 9:6 - "Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding."
Proverbs 6:12 - "¶ A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth."
Proverbs 15:6 - "In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble."
Proverbs 6:8 - "Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest."
Proverbs 18:6 - "A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes."
Proverbs 13:6 - "Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner."
Proverbs 6:23 - "For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:"
Proverbs 6:34 - "For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance."
Proverbs 17:6 - "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."
Proverbs 6:17 - "A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,"
Proverbs 6:4 - "Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids."
Proverbs 29:6 - "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."
Proverbs 7:6 - "¶ For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,"