Proverbs 30:1-9

1The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel—to Ithiel and Ucal:

2Surely I am more stupid than any man, And do not have the understanding of a man.

3I neither learned wisdom Nor have knowledge of the Holy One.

4Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound 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, If you know?

5Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

6Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

7Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I die):

8Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to 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.