Holy Scripture
Proverbs 6:7
A church father on this verse
“Which, having no guide, etc. If such a small animal, lacking a leader and devoid of reason, foresees things for itself by nature as its guide for the future, much more so should you, created in the image of God, called to see His glory, aided by the teaching of doctors, having the very Creator as your guide, in the pr…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7For whereas he has no husbandry, Nor anyone to compel him, And is under no master,
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
5That thou mayest deliver thyself as a doe out of the toils, And as a bird out of a snare.
6Go to the ant, O sluggard; And see, and emulate his ways, And become wiser than he.
— Proverbs 6:7 —
8He prepares food for himself in the summer, And lays by abundant store in harvest. a Or go to the bee, And learn how diligent she is, And how earnestly she is engaged in her work; b Whose labors kings and private men use for health, And she is desired and respected by all: c Though weak in body, She is advanced by honoring wisdom.
9How long wilt thou lie, O sluggard? And when wilt thou awake out of sleep?