1. The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
2. Surely I am more stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man.
3. Neither have I learned wisdom, Nor do I have the knowledge of the Holy One.
4. 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!
5. Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
6. Do not add to His words Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar.
7. Two things I asked of You, Do not refuse me before I die:
8. Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,
9. 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.
10. Do not slander a slave to his master, Or he will curse you and you will be found guilty.
11. There is a kind of man who curses his father And does not bless his mother.
12. There is a kind who is pure in his own eyes, Yet is not washed from his filthiness.