There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
The saying belongs to the words of Agur, a collection distinct from the proverbs of Solomon and regarded as of later date. It is a proverb in form, a brief saying that expresses a familiar truth. It presents four things that are little upon the earth yet are exceeding wise. Their wisdom is shown by their natural habits, the ant displaying prudence, the cony industry, the locust unity, and the spider perseverance.
The ant, first among them, has no guide, overseer, or ruler, yet prepares its food in the summer and gathers it at harvest. Its example warns the sluggard to work and make provision in the proper season rather than suffer hunger through neglect.
The saying belongs to the words of Agur, a collection distinct from the proverbs of Solomon and regarded as of later date. It is a proverb in form, a brief saying that expresses a familiar truth. It presents four things that are little upon the earth yet are exceeding wise. Their wisdom is shown by their natural habits, the ant displaying prudence, the cony industry, the locust unity, and the spider perseverance.
The ant, first among them, has no guide, overseer, or ruler, yet prepares its food in the summer and gathers it at harvest. Its example warns the sluggard to work and make provision in the proper season rather than suffer hunger through neglect.