Wednesday, January 28, 2009

"Feed me with the food that is my portion"

Proverbs 30:1-9 (New American Standard Bible)

The Words of Agur
1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle.
The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
2 Surely I am morestupid than any man,
And I do not have the understanding of a man.
3 Neither have I learned wisdom,
Nor do I have theknowledge of the Holy One.
4 Who hasascended 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.

For commentary on this passage
see HERE and HERE .

1 comment:

Irving said...

This is awesome!