Proverbs 6:11
Therefore thy pouertie commeth as one that trauaileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
In Context
10Yet a litle sleepe, a litle slumber, a litle folding of the hands to sleepe.
12The vnthriftie man and the wicked man walketh with a froward mouth.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:4The sluggard lusteth, but his soule hath nought: but the soule of the diligent shall haue plentie.
Proverbs 20:4The slouthfull will not plowe, because of winter: therefore shall he beg in sommer, but haue nothing.
Proverbs 24:33Yet a litle sleepe, a litle slumber, a litle folding of the handes to sleepe.
Ecclesiastes 4:5The foole foldeth his hands, and eateth vp his owne flesh.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:7-12
Slothfulness Reproved. 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. Solomon, in these verses, addresses himself to the sluggard who loves… Read the whole commentary →