Proverbs 30:1-8 Reading
Every word of God is flawless; he is a a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, orche will rebuke you and prove you a liar. (vs 5-6, NIV)
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 dishonour the name of my God (vs 8,9 NIV).
Proverbs 30:1-9Otherwise
[1]These are the solemn words of Agur son of Jakeh: “God is not with me, God is not with me, and I am helpless.
[2]I am more like an animal than a human being; I do not have the sense a human being should have.
[3]I have never learned any wisdom, and I know nothing at all about God.
[4]Who has ever mastered heavenly knowledge? Who has ever caught the wind in his hand? Or wrapped up water in a piece of cloth? Or fixed the boundaries of the earth? Who is he, if you know? Who is his son?
[5]“God keeps every promise he makes. He is like a shield for all who seek his protection.
[6]If you claim that he said something that he never said, he will reprimand you and show that you are a liar.”
[7]I ask you, God, to let me have two things before I die:
[8]keep me from lying, and let me be neither rich nor poor. So give me only as much food as I need.
Proverbs 30:8-9
[8]keep me from lying, and let me be neither rich nor poor. So give me only as much food as I need.
[9]If I have more, I might say that I do not need you. But if I am poor, I might steal and bring disgrace on my God.