Proverbs 30:1-6 Parallel Bible Translations

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	GWT God's Word Translation	ESV English Standard Version	NIV New International Version
1	The words of Agur, son of Jakeh. Agur's prophetic revelation.+b This man's declaration: \|I'm weary, O God. I'm weary and worn out, O God.	The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.	The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. This man’s utterance to Ithiel: “I am weary, God, but I can prevail.
2	I'm more [like] a dumb animal than a human being. I don't [even] have human understanding.	Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.	Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.
3	I haven't learned wisdom. I don't have knowledge of the Holy One.	I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.	I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One.
4	\|Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in the palm of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has set up the earth from one end to the other? What is his name or the name of his son? Certainly, you must know!	Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you know!	Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!
5	\|Every word of God has proven to be true. He is a shield to those who come to him for protection.	Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.	“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6	Do not add to his words, or he will reprimand you, and you will be found to be a liar.	Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.	Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
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