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Proverbs 6:7

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler,
Proverbs 6:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids;
5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], And as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:
7Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler,
8Provideth her bread in the summer, And gathereth her food in the harvest.
9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep:
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The words express the wonder with which the Hebrew observer looked on the phenomena of insect life. “Guide,” better captain, as in Joshua 10:24. The Septuagint introduces here a corresponding reference to the industry of the bee. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Job 38:39-41, Job 39:1-12, Job 39:26-30, 41:4-34 Proverbs 6:8”
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