The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
Parallel translations
- WEB The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
- BSB 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.
- NKJV The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel—to Ithiel and Ucal:
- NASB The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the pronouncement. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
- NLT The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message. I am weary, O God; I am weary and worn out, O God.
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Quick answer
This begins the collected sayings of Agur, a wise man whose words form a distinct unit within Proverbs.
Overview
Agur son of Jakeh is otherwise unknown, and the difficult Hebrew of "Ithiel and Ucal" may be names or, as some read it, a phrase of weariness. The heading marks these as inspired wisdom gathered from beyond the main Solomonic collection, showing God's truth confirmed through varied voices. His opening confession of humility sets the tone for reverent dependence on God.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Prov 31:1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
- 2 Pet 1:19–21We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
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