Proverbs 6:6 (BSB)

Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.

From Proverbs 6. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 6:6

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 6:6-11: Solomon, in these verses, addresses himself to the sluggard who loves his ease, lives in idleness, minds no business, sticks to nothing, brings nothing to pass, and in a particular manner is careless in the business of religion. Slothfulness is as sure a way to poverty, though not so short a way, as rash suretiship. He speaks here to the sluggard, I. By way of instruction, Pro 6:6-8.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 6:6: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler. None to guide and direct her what to do; nor any to overlook her, to see that she does aright, or to oblige her to work, and keep her to it; nor any to call her to an account, and correct her for doing amiss; and nevertheless diligent and industrious, doing everything of herself, by the instinct of...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 6:6: The improvident sluggards usually want sureties. Hence, such are advised to industry by the ant's example.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 6:6: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: (b) If the word of God cannot instruct you, learn from the little ant to labour for yourself and not to burden others.