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Proverbs 30:1

AgurIthielJakehUcal
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.

2 Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.

3 I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
KJV
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
WEB
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
ASV
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; The oracle. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal:
DARBY
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the prophecy uttered by the man unto Ithiel, [even] unto Ithiel and Ucal:
BLB
The words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden. An utterance of the strong man to Ithiel; to Ithiel and Ucal.
ÅB
Agurs, Jakes sønns ord og utsagn. Så talte mannen til Itiel, til Itiel og Ukkal:
OTB
Ord av Agur, sønn av Jakeh, utsagn. Denne mannen erklærer til Itiel, til Itiel og Ukal: "Jeg er trett, Gud, men jeg kan seire.
B1930
Agurs, Jakes sønns ord og utsagn. Så talte mannen til Itiel, til Itiel og Ukkal:

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 31:1

    These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:

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  • 2 Peter 1:19–21

    We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

    Read in context