Proverbs 6:8

Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:8

BSB
it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.
AKJV
Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.
CPDV
she provides meals for herself in the summer, and she gathers at the harvest what she may eat.
ERV
Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
NHEB
provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.
SMT
She will prepare in summer her bread, gathering her food in harvest.

Commentary for Proverbs 6:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 6:8
Summary
Preparation and provision through seasonal labor
Event
Description of ant provisioning
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching