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Proverbs 6:8

A Conservative Version

provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.

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He who gathers in summer is a wise son. He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

storing up for themselves a good foundation for that which is coming, so that they may take hold of the eternal life.

The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their food in the summer,

How long will thou sleep, O sluggard? When will thou arise out of thy sleep?

And [then will be] goats' milk enough for thy food; for the food of thy household, and maintenance for thy maidens.