Proverbs 6:8

Gathereth her food. There has been much discussion among naturalists and commentators as to whether the ant actually has habits such as here described. It is now established, however, that certain species of ants do store up food.

The LXX has the following interesting addition to v. 8: “Or go to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and how earnestly she is engaged in her work; whose labours kings and private men use for health, and she is desired and respected by all: though weak in body, she is advanced by honouring wisdom.”