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The Self-Motivated Ant
Commentators explain that this verse highlights the wonder of the ant's self-motivation. The terms for its lack of leadership—'chief' (captain), 'overseer,' and 'ruler'—emphasize that it operates without any external command structure, working diligently by instinct alone.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 6:7
18th Century
Theologian
The words express the wonder with which the Hebrew observer looked on the phenomena of insect life. “Guide,” better captain, as in ([Reference Josh…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 6:7
19th Century
Bishop
(j) Tenth Discourse: — Against Sloth (Proverbs 6:6–11)
Guide.— Properly, judge (the A…
John Gill
On Proverbs 6:7
17th Century
Pastor
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler .
] None to guide and direct her what to do; nor any to overlook her, to s…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 6:6–11
17th Century
Minister
Diligence in business is every person's wisdom and duty; not so much that they may gain worldly wealth, as that they may not be a burden to others …