Proverbs 6:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 6:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 6:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 6:6 — KJV
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”
— Proverbs 6:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 6:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 6:6
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:6: ant, wise
“And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:6: ant, ways
“Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:6: ant, wise
“Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:6: ant, wise
“O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!”
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