Proverbs 30:25

Modern

The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;

Traditional

The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

Literal

The ants are a people not strong, and they prepare their food in the summer;

Latin

…formicæ, populus infirmus, qui præparat in messe cibum sibi;

Hebrew

English

The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;

Here is another example of number parallelism: small, seemingly insignificant animals can be surprisingly powerful and resourceful.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 6:6–8
Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.