Proverbs 30:1-9

Common English Bible

Words of Agur

30 The words of Agur, Jakeh’s son, from Massa.

The man declares: I’m tired, God;
    I’m tired, God, and I’m exhausted.
²Actually, I’m too stupid to be human,
    a man without understanding.
³I haven’t learned wisdom,
    nor do I have knowledge of the holy one.

⁴Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
    Who has gathered the wind by the handful?
    Who has bound up the waters in a garment?
    Who has established all the ends of the earth?
    What is this person’s name and the name of this person’s child—
            if you know it?

⁵All God’s words are tried and true;
a shield for those who take refuge in him.
⁶Don’t add to his words,
or he will correct you and show you to be a liar.

⁷Two things I ask of you;
    don’t keep them from me before I die:
⁸Fraud and lies—
    keep far from me!
Don’t give me either poverty or wealth;
    give me just the food I need.
⁹    Or I’ll be full and deny you,
    and say, “Who is the Lord?”
    Or I’ll be poor and steal,
    and dishonor my God’s name.