Proverbs 6:7

Warnings against Foolishness · Proverbs 6:1–19

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Translations

Modern

Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler,

Traditional

Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

Literal

Which there is not unto her a chief, an official, or ruler,

Latin

Quæ cum non habeat ducem, nec præceptorem, nec principem,

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler,

Notes

Proverbs 6:6–11

Lazy people sleep instead of preparing for what they need (see also Proverbs 24:33–34). They are the opposite of self-motivated and hardworking ants.
Extra sleep and more slumber sarcastically describe a lazy person’s ambition.

Theme notes and profiles

Laziness and Hard Work Wisdom

Glossary

Ant Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Animals: Instincts of Ant: General Scriptures Concerning Ants Being Prepared Budgeting Diligence: Figurative Diligence: Illustrated Idleness: General Scriptures Concerning Industry: Illustrated Planning Preparation Slothfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Summer: The Time for Labor and Harvest Wasting Time Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning