Proverbs 30:5-9

Common English Bible

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

⁷ Two things I ask of you;
    don’t keep them from me before I die:
⁸ Fraud 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.