There are four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceedingly wise:
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach you; and the birds of the air, and they shall tell you:
For a hateful woman when she is married; and a handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their food in the summer;
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: