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Proverbs 6:8

Proverbs 6:8
Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard?.... Or "lie" (q) in bed, indulging in sloth and ease; while the industrious ant is…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 6:6-11

Solomon, in these verses, addresses himself to the sluggard who loves his ease, lives in idleness, minds no business,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The LXX. addition to this verse is interesting, both as illustrating their tendency to gloss, and also because it…

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