Proverbs 30:5-14

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.

10“Do not slander a slave to his master. The slave will curse you, and you will be found guilty.”

11A certain kind of person curses his father and does not bless his mother.

12A certain kind of person thinks he is pure but is not washed from his own feces.

13A certain kind of person looks around arrogantly and is conceited.

14A certain kind of person, whose teeth are like swords and whose jaws are ⌞like⌟ knives, devours oppressed people from the earth and people from among humanity.