Pro 30:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | 30:1a This superscription probably refers to the whole of ch 30 . • Agur son of Jakeh: Apart from this reference, Agur and Jakeh are unknown. If “from Massa” is the correct reading, then Agur was a non-Israelite (the tribe of Massa is known from Assyrian texts). Summary for Prov 30:1-3: 30:1b-3 Agur expresses his ignorance (cp. Ps 73:22 , where the psalmist calls himself a senseless animal ). The first step toward wisdom is acknowledging what we do not know.

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‏ Proverbs 30:1-4

30:1a ^a This superscription probably refers to the whole of ch 30 ^b.

• Agur son of Jakeh: Apart from this reference, Agur and Jakeh are unknown. If “from Massa” is the correct reading, then Agur was a non-Israelite (the tribe of Massa is known from Assyrian texts).
Summary for Prov 30:1-3: 30:1b-3 ^c Agur expresses his ignorance (cp. Ps 73:22 ^d, where the psalmist calls himself a senseless animal). The first step toward wisdom is acknowledging what we do not know.
Summary for Prov 30:4-6: 30:4-6 ^e In contrast to Agur’s ignorance and powerlessness stands the strength and wisdom of God (cp. Ps 18:30 ^f). This is good news to Agur, who understands that God is a shield to all who come to him for protection.