1. The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spoke unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
2. Surely I am more carnal than any man and have not the understanding of a man.
3. I neither learned wisdom nor have the knowledge of the holy.
4. Who has ascended up into heaven, or descended? who has gathered the wind in his fists? who has bound 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, if thou canst tell?
5. Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto those that put their trust in him.
6. Do not add unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.