1.
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
Agur: Agur was probably a public teacher, and Ithiel and Ucal, his pupils; and this was the massa, or oracle, which he delivered, not by his own wisdom, but by the Holy Spirit, for the benefit of man; and which, it is probable, was added by "the men of Hezekiah."
even: Proverbs 31:1, 2 Peter 1:19-21
2.
Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.
I am: Job 42:3-6, Psalms 73:22, Isaiah 6:5, Romans 11:25, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Corinthians 8:2, James 1:5
brutish: Proverbs 5:12, Psalms 92:6, Jeremiah 10:14, 2 Peter 2:12-16
Reciprocal: Job 11:12 - would Job 37:19 - we Psalms 49:10 - fool Psalms 73:16 - When Psalms 139:6 - knowledge Isaiah 19:11 - brutish Acts 8:31 - How Romans 7:14 - but Ephesians 3:8 - who am
3.
I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
neither: Amos 7:14, Amos 7:15, Matthew 16:17
nor: Job 11:7-9, Matthew 11:27, John 17:3, Romans 11:33, Ephesians 3:18, Ephesians 3:19
have: Heb. know
the holy: Isaiah 6:3, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 30:11, Isaiah 57:15, Revelation 3:7, Revelation 4:8
Reciprocal: Job 37:23 - we Psalms 73:16 - When Proverbs 9:10 - the knowledge Ecclesiastes 8:17 - that a man John 9:36 - Who Acts 8:31 - How Ephesians 3:8 - who am
4.
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?
Who hath ascended: Deuteronomy 30:12, John 3:13, Romans 10:6, Ephesians 4:9, Ephesians 4:10
who hath gathered: Job 38:4-41, Psalms 104:2-35, Isaiah 40:12-31, Isaiah 53:8
what is his name: Exodus 3:13-15, Exodus 6:3, Exodus 34:5-7, Deuteronomy 28:58
and what: Genesis 32:29, Judges 13:18, Psalms 2:7, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Jeremiah 23:6, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 11:27, Luke 10:22
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 2:12 - he saw him Job 26:8 - bindeth up Job 37:23 - we Ecclesiastes 8:17 - that a man Jeremiah 10:12 - established Jeremiah 31:37 - If Daniel 3:25 - the Son of God Luke 8:25 - being John 9:36 - Who 1 Corinthians 13:9 - General
5.
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
word: Psalms 12:6, Psalms 18:30, Psalms 19:8, Psalms 119:140, Romans 7:12, James 3:17
pure: Heb. purified, Genesis 15:1, Psalms 84:11, Psalms 91:2, Psalms 115:9-11, Psalms 144:2
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 22:3 - shield 2 Samuel 22:31 - the word Psalms 33:4 - the word Psalms 47:9 - shields Psalms 115:11 - General Psalms 119:128 - I esteem Psalms 119:160 - Thy word is true from the beginning Proverbs 2:7 - a buckler Proverbs 29:25 - whoso Isaiah 45:19 - speak righteousness Matthew 15:9 - teaching Matthew 24:35 - my Romans 7:14 - but
6.
Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Add: Deuteronomy 4:2, Deuteronomy 12:32, Revelation 22:18, Revelation 22:19
and: Job 13:7-9, 1 Corinthians 15:15
Reciprocal: Ecclesiastes 3:14 - nothing Isaiah 29:13 - their fear Matthew 15:9 - teaching 1 Corinthians 3:12 - wood Galatians 1:9 - than
7.
Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
have: 1 Kings 3:5-9, 2 Kings 2:9, Psalms 27:4, Luke 10:42
deny me them not: Heb. withhold them not from me, Psalms 21:2
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 2:16 - deny me not
8.
Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
Remove: Proverbs 21:6, Proverbs 22:8, Proverbs 23:5, Psalms 62:9, Psalms 62:10, Psalms 119:29, Psalms 119:37, Ecclesiastes 1:2, Isaiah 5:18, Isaiah 59:4, John 2:8, Acts 14:15
feed: Genesis 28:20, Genesis 48:15, Genesis 48:16, Exodus 16:15, Exodus 16:18, Exodus 16:21, Exodus 16:22, Exodus 16:29, Exodus 16:35, Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:33, Luke 11:3, 1 Timothy 6:6-8
convenient for me: Heb. of my allowance, 2 Kings 25:30, Jeremiah 37:21, Jeremiah 52:34
Reciprocal: Genesis 27:24 - I am Exodus 16:4 - a certain rate every day Deuteronomy 6:11 - when thou Deuteronomy 17:17 - neither shall he Ruth 1:6 - in giving 1 Chronicles 4:10 - that thou Psalms 10:7 - vanity Psalms 119:163 - hate Proverbs 13:5 - righteous Proverbs 27:27 - enough Matthew 6:13 - lead Matthew 19:23 - That Luke 22:40 - Pray 1 Timothy 6:8 - General
9.
Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
I be full: Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Deuteronomy 31:20, Deuteronomy 32:15, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:26, Job 31:24-28, Jeremiah 2:31, Ezekiel 16:14, Ezekiel 16:15, Ezekiel 16:49, Ezekiel 16:50, Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:30, Hosea 13:6, Acts 12:22, Acts 12:23
deny thee: Heb. belie thee
Who: Exodus 5:2, 2 Chronicles 32:15-17
or: Proverbs 6:30, Proverbs 6:31, Psalms 125:3
and take the name: Proverbs 29:24, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 5:1, Matthew 26:72, Matthew 26:74
Reciprocal: Exodus 22:11 - an oath of the Lord Leviticus 6:3 - sweareth Deuteronomy 6:11 - when thou Deuteronomy 8:11 - General Deuteronomy 8:12 - Lest when Deuteronomy 17:17 - neither shall he Joshua 24:27 - deny 1 Kings 8:31 - an oath be laid upon him 2 Chronicles 6:22 - and an oath Job 21:15 - What is Job 31:28 - for Psalms 10:4 - will not Psalms 37:16 - General Proverbs 27:27 - enough Jeremiah 22:21 - I spake Jeremiah 43:2 - all the Ezekiel 28:5 - and thine Zechariah 5:3 - every one Matthew 19:23 - That Luke 6:25 - full Luke 16:4 - General Luke 18:24 - How Luke 22:40 - Pray Ephesians 4:28 - him that 1 Timothy 6:8 - General 1 Timothy 6:17 - that they 2 Timothy 2:12 - if we deny Revelation 3:8 - and hast not Revelation 3:17 - have need
10.
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
Accuse not: Heb. Hurt not with thy tongue, Proverbs 24:23, Deuteronomy 23:15, 1 Samuel 22:9, 1 Samuel 22:10, 1 Samuel 24:9, 1 Samuel 26:19, 1 Samuel 30:15, 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:26, 2 Samuel 19:27, Daniel 3:8-18, Daniel 6:13, Daniel 6:24, Romans 14:4
lest: Proverbs 11:26, Proverbs 24:24, Proverbs 28:27, Deuteronomy 15:9, 2 Chronicles 24:22-24
11.
There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
a generation: Proverbs 30:12-14, Matthew 3:7, 1 Peter 2:9
that curseth: Proverbs 30:17, Proverbs 20:20, Leviticus 20:9, Deuteronomy 21:20, Deuteronomy 21:21, Deuteronomy 27:16, Matthew 15:4-6, Mark 7:10-13
doth: 1 Timothy 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8
Reciprocal: Exodus 20:12 - Honour Exodus 21:15 - General Exodus 21:17 - curseth Leviticus 19:3 - fear Deuteronomy 21:18 - have a stubborn 2 Samuel 15:3 - there is Proverbs 6:20 - General Proverbs 19:26 - wasteth Proverbs 23:22 - despise Ezekiel 22:7 - set Micah 7:6 - son Malachi 1:6 - son Ephesians 6:1 - obey Colossians 3:20 - obey 1 Timothy 1:9 - murderers
12.
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
that are: Proverbs 21:2, Judges 17:5, Judges 17:13, 1 Samuel 15:13, 1 Samuel 15:14, Job 33:9, Psalms 36:2, Isaiah 65:5, Jeremiah 2:22-24, Jeremiah 2:35, Luke 11:39, Luke 11:40, Luke 16:15, Luke 18:11, 2 Timothy 3:5, Titus 1:15, Titus 1:16, 1 John 1:8-10
not: Psalms 51:2, Psalms 51:7, Isaiah 1:16, Jeremiah 4:14, Ezekiel 36:25, Zechariah 13:1, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Titus 3:5, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 1:5
Reciprocal: Leviticus 13:46 - the days Psalms 18:27 - bring Proverbs 12:15 - way Proverbs 14:12 - General Proverbs 16:2 - the ways Proverbs 21:8 - but Proverbs 30:11 - a generation Jeremiah 2:23 - How canst Hosea 12:8 - they Luke 15:7 - which Luke 18:9 - which 2 Corinthians 7:1 - let
13.
There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
Proverbs 6:17, Proverbs 21:4, Psalms 101:5, Psalms 131:1, Isaiah 2:11, Isaiah 3:16, Ezekiel 28:2-5, Ezekiel 28:9, Daniel 11:36, Daniel 11:37, Habakkuk 2:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:4
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 15:13 - I have performed 2 Kings 19:22 - exalted thy voice Esther 6:6 - To whom Psalms 10:4 - the pride Psalms 73:8 - corrupt Isaiah 3:9 - The show Isaiah 10:12 - the glory Isaiah 37:23 - against whom Jeremiah 48:29 - his loftiness Ezekiel 2:6 - though they Hosea 5:5 - the pride Habakkuk 2:5 - a proud man
14.
There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
whose: Proverbs 12:18, Job 29:17, Psalms 3:7, Psalms 52:2, Psalms 57:4, Psalms 58:6, Daniel 7:5-7, Revelation 9:8
to devour: Proverbs 22:16, Proverbs 28:3, Psalms 10:8, Psalms 10:9, Psalms 12:5, Psalms 14:4, Ecclesiastes 4:1, Isaiah 32:7, Amos 2:7, Amos 4:1, Amos 8:4, Micah 2:1, Micah 2:2, Micah 3:1-5, Habakkuk 3:14, Zephaniah 3:3, Matthew 23:14, James 5:1-4
Reciprocal: Job 4:10 - the teeth Job 24:4 - turn Job 41:14 - his teeth Psalms 64:3 - whet Psalms 73:8 - corrupt Psalms 94:4 - shall Proverbs 1:11 - let us lay Ezekiel 2:6 - though they Joel 1:6 - whose Habakkuk 2:5 - a proud man
15.
The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:
The horseleach: Isaiah 57:3, Ezekiel 16:44-46, Matthew 23:32, John 8:39, John 8:44
Give: Isaiah 56:11, Isaiah 56:12, Hosea 4:18, Micah 7:3, Romans 16:18, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 2:13-15, Jude 1:11, Jude 1:12
There: Proverbs 30:21, Proverbs 30:24, Proverbs 30:29, Proverbs 6:16, Amos 1:3, Amos 1:6, Amos 1:9, Amos 1:11, Amos 1:13, Amos 2:1, Amos 2:4
It is enough: Heb. Wealth
Reciprocal: Genesis 33:9 - have enough Judges 18:20 - heart Proverbs 27:20 - Hell Ecclesiastes 1:8 - the eye Ecclesiastes 5:10 - He that Ecclesiastes 6:9 - wandering of the desire Habakkuk 2:5 - as hell
16.
The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.
Proverbs 27:20, Habakkuk 2:5
Reciprocal: Ecclesiastes 1:8 - the eye Ecclesiastes 5:10 - He that Ecclesiastes 6:9 - wandering of the desire Hosea 4:18 - her
17.
The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
eye: Proverbs 30:11, Proverbs 20:20, Proverbs 23:22, Genesis 9:21-27, Leviticus 20:9, Deuteronomy 21:18-21, 2 Samuel 18:9, 2 Samuel 18:10, 2 Samuel 18:14-17
the ravens: 1 Samuel 17:44, 2 Samuel 21:10
valley: or, brook
Reciprocal: Genesis 9:22 - told Genesis 27:43 - obey Genesis 28:7 - General Genesis 40:19 - hang thee Exodus 20:12 - Honour Exodus 21:15 - General Exodus 21:17 - curseth Leviticus 11:15 - General Leviticus 19:3 - fear 2 Samuel 15:3 - there is Proverbs 1:8 - hear Proverbs 15:20 - despiseth Proverbs 19:26 - wasteth Ezekiel 22:7 - set Micah 7:6 - son Malachi 1:6 - son Matthew 15:4 - He Matthew 19:19 - Honour Mark 7:10 - Whoso Romans 1:30 - disobedient Ephesians 6:1 - obey Colossians 3:20 - obey 1 Timothy 1:9 - murderers Hebrews 12:9 - we gave
18.
There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
too: Job 42:3, Psalms 139:6
Reciprocal: Proverbs 6:16 - six Micah 5:5 - seven
19.
The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.
way of an: Job 39:27, Isaiah 40:31
midst: Heb. heart
and the: Exodus 22:16
Reciprocal: Isaiah 7:15 - Butter
20.
Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
Proverbs 7:13-23, Numbers 5:11-30
Reciprocal: Genesis 16:4 - her mistress Genesis 37:25 - they sat Numbers 5:13 - General 2 Samuel 11:4 - she was 2 Kings 5:25 - stood before Psalms 32:5 - have Proverbs 9:17 - eaten in secret Proverbs 14:9 - Fools Jeremiah 2:23 - How canst Hosea 12:8 - they Malachi 2:14 - Wherefore Matthew 26:25 - Judas
21.
For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
Reciprocal: Genesis 16:4 - her mistress Proverbs 6:16 - six Proverbs 19:10 - Delight Proverbs 30:15 - There
22.
For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
a servant: Proverbs 19:10, Proverbs 28:3, Ecclesiastes 10:7, Isaiah 3:4, Isaiah 3:5
a fool: 1 Samuel 25:3, 1 Samuel 25:10, 1 Samuel 25:11, 1 Samuel 25:25, 1 Samuel 25:36-38, 1 Samuel 30:16
Reciprocal: Nehemiah 2:10 - the servant Proverbs 26:8 - so Proverbs 29:19 - servant Lamentations 5:8 - Servants
23.
For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
an odious: Proverbs 19:13, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 27:15
an handmaid: Proverbs 29:21
Reciprocal: Genesis 15:3 - born Genesis 16:4 - her mistress
24.
There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
little: Job 12:7
exceeding wise: Heb. wise, made wise
Reciprocal: Proverbs 6:16 - six Proverbs 30:15 - There
25.
The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
The ants may truly be called a people, as they have houses, towns, public roads, etc.; and shew their wisdom and prudence by preparing their meat in due season. Proverbs 6:6-8
Reciprocal: Proverbs 6:8 - General Proverbs 10:5 - gathereth Joel 1:6 - nation
26.
The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
27.
The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
The locusts: Exodus 10:4-6, Exodus 10:13-15, Psalms 105:34, Joel 1:4, Joel 1:6, Joel 1:7, Joel 2:7-11, Joel 2:25, Revelation 9:3-11
by bands: Heb. gathered together
28.
The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
29.
There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
Reciprocal: Proverbs 6:16 - six Proverbs 30:15 - There Micah 5:5 - seven
30.
A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
Numbers 23:24, Judges 14:18
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 1:23 - stronger
31.
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
greyhound: or, horse, Heb. girt in the lions
against: Proverbs 16:14, Proverbs 20:2, Daniel 3:15-18
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 21:7 - Dost thou now Ecclesiastes 8:3 - for Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Jeremiah 50:8 - he goats
32.
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
thou hast done: Proverbs 26:12, Ecclesiastes 8:3
lay: Proverbs 17:28, Job 21:5, Job 40:4, Ecclesiastes 8:4, Micah 7:16, Micah 7:17, Romans 3:19
Reciprocal: Numbers 12:11 - lay not Judges 18:19 - lay thine 1 Kings 11:27 - lifted up Job 29:9 - laid
33.
Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
so: Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 17:14, Proverbs 26:21, Proverbs 28:25, Proverbs 29:22
Reciprocal: Proverbs 25:8 - hastily Daniel 11:20 - anger