Wisdom Counsel To Diligently Plow In The Autumn Season
As the month of Cheshvan arrives, marking the season of early rains and preparing the land for new crops, the wisdom literature of Israel emphasizes the critical importance of diligence. A sluggard, who refuses to plow his fields during the opportune autumn season, will inevitably face scarcity and poverty when the harvest comes. This proverb serves as a timeless reminder of the need for timely labor and foresight in both agricultural and spiritual pursuits, ensuring a bountiful outcome.
The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; so he begs in harvest and has nothing.
— Proverbs 20:4
— Proverbs 20:4
Timeline Box:
Approximately 950 BC, during the reign of Solomon, a period known for the collection of wisdom literature.
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