27 A man of injustice is an abomination to the righteous,

but the ⌊upright⌋m is an abomination to the wicked.

The Oracle of Agur

30 The words of Agur, son of Yakeh, the oracle.

Thus says the man to Ithiel, to Ithiel, and Ucal:a

2 Certainly I am more stupid than a man,

and the understanding of humankind is not for me.

3 And I have not learned wisdom,

nor will I know knowledge of the Holy One.b

4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down?

Who has gathered the wind in the hollow of his hand?

Who has wrapped water in ac garment?

Who has established all the ends of the earth?

What is his name and what is the name of his child?

For surely you know.

5 Every word of God is flawless;

he is a shield for him who takes refuge in him.

6 Do not add to his words

lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

7 Two things I ask from you;

do not deny me before I die:

8 Keep falsehood and a ⌊lying word⌋d far from me;

do not give me poverty or wealth;

provide me with food only for my need.

9 Or else I will be satisfied and will deny him

and say “Who is Yahweh?”

Ore I will be poor and will steal

and profane the name of my God.