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"Surely I am the most ignorant man, And don`t have a man`s understanding.

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The Wisdom of Humility

Commentators see Agur's statement not as self-pity, but as profound spiritual wisdom. Like Socrates, who knew he was wise only in knowing his own ignorance, Agur models the humility required to approach God. Scholars like Matthew Henry suggest this is a fitting posture for all believers, as recognizing our own limitations is the first step toward receiving God's wisdom and grace.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Proverbs 30:2

18th Century

Theologian

A confession of ignorance; compare with it the saying of Socrates that he was wise only insofar as he knew that he knew nothing, or that of Asaph (…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Proverbs 30:2

19th Century

Bishop

Surely I am more brutish than any manRather, than that I can be called a man, one “formed in the image of God” …

John Gill

John Gill

On Proverbs 30:2

17th Century

Pastor

Surely I am more brutish than [any] man
"Every man is [become] brutish in his knowledge"; man in his original state …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Proverbs 30:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Agur speaks of himself as lacking righteousness and having acted very foolishly. And it is fitting for us all to have humble thoughts of ourselves.…