Proverbs 6

Laziness

6 Go to the ant,  * 6:6 Pr 30:24–25 you slacker!  * 6:6 Pr 10:26; 13:4; 20:4; 26:16

Observe its ways and become wise.

7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler,

8 it prepares its provisions in summer;

it gathers its food during harvest.  * 6:8 Pr 10:5; 30:25

9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?

When will you get up from your sleep?

10 A little sleep, a little slumber,

a little folding of the arms to rest,

11 and your poverty will come like a robber,

your need, like a bandit.  * 6:10–11 Pr 20:13; 24:33–34; 26:14; Ec 4:5