10 May Wisdom of Agur

Learning from Proverbs 30

Do you know who Agur is?

Most probably many of us would say,

“Who is this person? I don’t know him.”

Yet this man’s words of wisdom were featured in one of the final two chapters of the Book of Proverbs.

When we learn how to write an essay, we are often taught that the introduction and conclusion are very important. 

Likewise, the placement of Agur’s words near the ending of Proverbs must have a purpose.

Most of Proverbs 1–29 are connected largely to King Solomon and his wisdom sayings. But when we come to Proverbs 30, the tone changes.

Agur speaks with humility. Instead of boasting about wisdom, he openly admits his limitations before God.

This reminds us that true wisdom is not about knowing everything, but about recognising how much we still need God.

Sometimes, the wisest people are not the most famous, but the most humble.

God can use even lesser-known people to speak truths that impact generations.

Over the next few days, let us dwell on these wisdoms together.