The special dangers of the two extremes. Wealth tempts to pride, unbelief, and a scorn like that of Pharaoh (Exodus 5:2); poverty to di…

Lest I be full, and deny thee.— For pride and fulness of bread were among the sins which brought destruction on …

Lest I be full, and deny [thee] This is the dangerous consequence of riches, and the temptation they expose men unto; who…

Agur wisely prayed for a middle state, so that he might be kept at a distance from temptations; he asked for daily bread suited to his station, his…