Proverbs 30:1-6. The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the oracle. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal: Surely I am more brutish than any man, And have not the understanding of a man; Without regard to the names mentioned, let us consider an incomplete point of application (incomplete because these two verses continue to a complete thought through 30:6). The wisdom of man takes root when he realizes that without God his wisdom is only temporary and very limited. He gains much, but there is a limitation to what he gains. It is and always will be this way. Wisdom really sets in, however, when he can say, reflecting on it all, And I have not learned wisdom, Neither have I the knowledge of the Holy One. Where is the wisdom of man that can answer with clarity, Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou knowest? I can say that I have not gathered the wind with my fist, not even with open and cupped hands, yet, I have learned that Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him so I will make it a point to Add thou not unto his words, Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar (Proverbs 30:1-6 ASV)
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Good thoughts, Ron--thanks.