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The words of Agur son of Jakeh of Massa. The man says to Ith'i-el, to Ith'i-el and Ucal:
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Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.
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I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
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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!
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Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
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Two things I ask of thee; deny them not to me before I die:
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Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,
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lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, "Who is the LORD?" or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.
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Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.