Proverbs 6

6 Go to the ant, O lazy one;

Observe her ways and be wise, [Job 12:7]

7 Which, having no chief,

Overseer or ruler,

8 She prepares her food in the summer

And brings in her provisions [of food for the winter] in the harvest.

9 How long will you lie down, O lazy one?

When will you arise from your sleep [and learn self-discipline]? [Prov 24:33, 34]

10 "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber,

A little folding of the hands to lie down and rest"—

11 So your poverty will come like an approaching prowler who walks [slowly, but surely]

And your need [will come] like an armed man [making you helpless]. [Prov 10:4; 13:4; 20:4]