 The Words of Agur 1The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.
The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn
out. 2Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the
understanding of a man. 3I have not learned wisdom, nor have I
knowledge of the Holy One. 4Who has ascended to heaven and come
down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up
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? Surely you
know! 5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those
who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he
rebuke you and you be found a liar. 7Two things I ask of you;
deny them not to me before I die: 8Remove far from me falsehood
and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the
food that is needful for 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. 10 Do not slander a servant to his master,
lest he curse yo