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Proverbs 30

Proverbs 30:1

The Words of Agur · Proverbs 30:1–33
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Translations

Modern
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
Traditional
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
Literal
The words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden. An utterance of the strong man to Ithiel; to Ithiel and Ucal.
Latin
Verba Congregantis, filii Vomentis. Visio quam locutus est vir cum quo est Deus, et qui Deo secum morante confortatus, ait:

Original

Hebrew
English
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.

Notes

Proverbs 30:1

  • This superscription likely refers to all of Proverbs 30.

  • Agur son of Jakeh: Besides this mention, Agur and Jakeh are not known. If “from Massa” is correct, as some translations use, then Agur was not an Israelite (the tribe of Massa is known from Assyrian texts).

Proverbs 30:1–3

Agur admits he does not know everything (compare Psalm 73:22, where the psalmist calls himself senseless). The first step toward wisdom is admitting our ignorance.

People

Agur: Author of Proverbs 30, son of Jakeh Ithiel: Mentioned in Agur's sayings; meaning uncertain Jakeh: Father of Agur, the author of Proverbs 30 Ucal: Recipient of Agur's wisdom in Proverbs 30

Glossary

Agur Ithiel Jakeh Massa Oracle Proverbs, Book of Ucal

Topics

Agur: Son of Jakeh Ithiel: An Unidentified Person Mentioned In Jakeh: Father of Agur Ucal: A Man Mentioned Only In