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    Proverbs 6 (KJV)

    Read Proverbs chapter 6 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Proverbs 6

    Deep Verse Commentaries in This Chapter

    Proverbs 6:6

    "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise…"

    Proverbs 6:5

    "Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as…"

    Proverbs 6:7

    "Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,…"

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    Proverbs 6 Summary

    Proverbs 6 covers several practical warnings: the danger of guaranteeing another's debt, the folly of laziness (learn from the ant), the characteristics of a worthless person, and the six things God hates.

    The chapter also continues the warning against adultery, emphasizing that while a thief may be punished and restored, an adulterer destroys himself and gains only shame and wounds that never heal.

    Key Themes

    Financial cautionLaziness vs. diligenceSeven things God hatesAdultery's consequences

    Key Verses in Proverbs 6

    "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!"

    — Proverbs 6:6

    Nature itself teaches the value of diligent, self-motivated work.

    "There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue..."

    — Proverbs 6:16-19

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    Life Application

    Learn from the ant: work diligently without needing someone to force you. And avoid the seven things God hates—they destroy relationships and invite His displeasure.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the seven things God hates?

    Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet quick to rush into evil, a false witness, and a person who stirs up conflict.

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