Proverbs 6:8 akjv — Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.

American King James Version

"Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. "

— Proverbs 6:8, American King James Version

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“Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
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Proverbs 6 — Context

Deliver yourself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. ¶

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.

How long will you sleep, O sluggard? when will you arise out of your sleep?

Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

So shall your poverty come as one that travels, and your want as an armed man. ¶

Proverbs 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:8 say?

Proverbs 6:8 in the American King James Version reads: “Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. ”

Where is Proverbs 6:8 in the Bible?

Proverbs 6:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 8.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 6:8.

What translation should I read Proverbs 6:8 in?

Proverbs 6:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 6:8?

Proverbs 6:8 reads (AKJV): “Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 6:8 akjv — Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.

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