Proverbs 30:1-9

1The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.

2Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.

3I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.

4Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? Surely you know!

5Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

6Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

7Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die:

8Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,

9lest I be full and deny you and say, "Who is the Lord?" or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.