Amsal 6:8

6:8 yet it prepares its food in the summer;

it gathers at the harvest what it will eat. ¹ 

Amsal 7:6

7:6 For at the window of my house

through my window lattice I looked out

Amsal 23:4

23:4 Do not wear yourself out to become rich;

be wise enough to restrain yourself. ² 

[6:8]  ¹ tc The LXX adds a lengthy section at the end of the verse on the lesson from the bee: “Or, go to the bee and learn how diligent she is and how seriously she does her work – her products kings and private persons use for health – she is desired and respected by all – though feeble in body, by honoring wisdom she obtains distinction.” The Greek translator thought the other insect should be mentioned (see C. H. Toy, Proverbs [ICC], 124).

[6:8]  tn Heb “its food.”

[23:4]  ² tn Heb “from your understanding cease.” In the context this means that the person should have enough understanding to stop wearing himself out trying to be rich (cf. NRSV “be wise enough to desist”).