Cross references

Proverbs 6:6

Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker;

observe its ways and become wise.

Proverbs 6:6 BSB

Proverbs 6:6 has 20 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 20 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 20:4 (20 votes) and Proverbs 18:9 (19 votes). 20 other verses point back to it. It links with 10 other books, from Genesis 41 to Hebrews 6.

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Which verses does Proverbs 6:6 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

  2. Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

  3. Proverbs 6:917 votes

    How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?

  4. The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

  5. Hebrews 6:1215 votes

    Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

  6. The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;

  7. ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.

  8. Romans 12:1113 votes

    Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

  9. The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed. …

  10. Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

  11. How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it!

  12. Isaiah 1:34 votes

Which verses point to Proverbs 6:6?

The 10 strongest of 20.