Proverbs 30:1-9

1The words of Agur, son of Jakeh. Agur’s prophetic revelation. This man’s declaration: “I’m weary, O God. I’m weary and worn out, O God.

2I’m more ⌞like⌟ a dumb animal than a human being. I don’t ⌞even⌟ have human understanding.

3I haven’t learned wisdom. I don’t have knowledge of the Holy One.

4“Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in the palm of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has set up the earth from one end to the other? What is his name or the name of his son? Certainly, you must know!

5“All of God’s word has proven to be true. He is a shield to those who come to him for protection.

6Do not add to his words, or he will reprimand you, and you will be found to be a liar.

7“I’ve asked you for two things. Don’t keep them from me before I die:

8Keep vanity and lies far away from me. Don’t give me either poverty or riches. Feed me ⌞only⌟ the food I need,

9or I may feel satisfied and deny you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ or I may become poor and steal and give the name of my God a bad reputation.