Proverbs 30:1

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the oracle. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Words of a Gatherer, son of an obedient one, the declaration, an affirmation of the man: --I have wearied myself <FI>for<Fi> God, I have wearied myself <FI>for<Fi> God, and am consumed.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 30:1 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 31:1These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
  2. 2 Peter 1:19We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

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