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Proverbs 6 · Grade 5

Wisdom for Work and Words

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The chapter begins with practical money wisdom. My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, … you are trapped by the words of your mouth. The father urges quick action: Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor. Then he turns to nature: Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise. The ant has no chief, overseer, or ruler, yet she prepares in summer for later. Wisdom is diligence and planning, not waiting to be forced.

The sluggard's excuse is small: a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep, so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man. Small habits add up. The father then describes a worthless person who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.

Next is a list: There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him. The list moves through the body: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, violent hands, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness, and he who sows discord among brothers. The father ends by saying his commandment will guide his son and guard him from wrecking his life and marriage: For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life.

Show What You Know

  1. What does the father say to do about a careless promise?

  2. What does the ant do in summer?

  3. How does poverty come to the sluggard?

  4. What does the last item on the list of seven do?

  5. What are the way of life?

Crossword

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Across

  1. For the commandment is a ____
  2. and gathers her food in the ____

Down

  1. provides her bread in the ____
  2. and the law is ____
  3. Go to the ____

Think About It

  1. The sluggard's choices were small, but they added up. What small daily habit could help you grow in wisdom?

  2. The list of things God hates includes arrogant eyes and a lying tongue. How can you guard your eyes and tongue?

Memory Verse

“My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.”

Proverbs 6:20 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the hard-working ant. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How do small habits add up over time?
  • How can you bring peace between brothers and sisters?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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