Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:7-9

"The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot. The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall. He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known." — Proverbs 10:7-9 (ASV)

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 family, and his real good. There is a remarkable similarity between this prayer and several clauses of the Lord's prayer.

If we are removed from vanity and lies, if we partake of the pardoning love of Christ and have Him for our portion, and if we walk with God, then we will have all we can ask or think regarding spiritual things.

When we consider how those who have abundance are prone to abuse the gift, and what it is to suffer want, Agur's prayer will always be found a wise one, though seldom offered.

Food convenient; what is suitable for one may not be so for another. But we may be sure that our heavenly Father will supply all our need and not allow us to lack anything good for us; and why should we wish for more?

A weak man thinks wisdom is too high for him, therefore he will make no effort for it. It is bad to do evil, but worse to devise it. Even the first stirrings of sin in the heart are sin, and must be repented of. Those who strive to make others hateful, make themselves so.