Not much, if anything, is known of Agur or Jakeh. The Lord has included in the scriptures for us to reap from though.
Humility being a key part in obtaining wisdom Agur poetically says, “Surely, I am more stupid than any man, And do not have the understanding of a man. I neither learned wisdom Nor have knowledge of the Holy One.” Proverbs 30:2-3
As he finalizes the wisdom, he shares we read, “If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, Or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth. For as the churning of milk produces butter, And wringing the nose produces blood, So the forcing of wrath produces strife.” Proverbs 30:32-33
Recorded not only by Agur but many writers of the Bible is the Importance of walking in humility. I love what Agur writes which speaks of contentment which is a prerequisite of humility, “Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest I be poor and steal And profane the name of my God.” Proverbs 30:8-9
Not much was known about Agur other than this, but we do recognize and learn from his contentment and humility. May we each walk in humility and contentment in Christ.
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