Proverbs 6:6-11

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Go to the ant,^(A) you slacker!^(B)
Observe its ways and become wise.

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Without leader, administrator, or ruler,

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it prepares its provisions in summer;
it gathers its food during harvest.^(C)

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How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?
When will you get up from your sleep?

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A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the arms to rest,^(D)

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and your poverty will come like a robber,
your need, like a bandit.^(E)

A. Proverbs 6:6: Proverbs 30:24-25

B. Proverbs 6:6: Proverbs 10:26; Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 20:4; Proverbs 26:16

C. Proverbs 6:8: Proverbs 10:5; Proverbs 30:25

D. Proverbs 6:10: Proverbs 26:14; Ecclesiastes 4:5

E. Proverbs 6:10: Proverbs 20:13; Proverbs 24:33-34; Ecclesiastes 4:5