English Standard Version

Proverbs 30:3-10 English Standard Version (ESV)

3. I have not learned wisdom,nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.

4. Who 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.

7. Two things I ask of you;deny them not to me before I die:

8. Remove far from me falsehood and lying;give me neither poverty nor riches;feed me with the food that is needful for me,

9. lest I be full and deny youand 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 you, and you be held guilty.