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- The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh--an oracle : This man declared to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ucal:
- "I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have a man's understanding.
- I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
- Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know!
- "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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- The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
- Surely I am more stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man.
- Neither have I learned wisdom, Nor do I have the knowledge of the Holy One.
- Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His son's name? Surely you know!
- Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
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- Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
- "Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die:
- Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.
- Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the LORD ?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
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- Do not add to His words Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar.
- Two things I asked of You, Do not refuse me before I die:
- Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,
- That I not be full and deny You and say, "Who is the LORD?" Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God.
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