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Scripture Context
Proverbs 29:20 - Proverbs 30:2
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 30
Intro: Agur's confession and prayer -- Parents are not to be despised -- Wrath to be prevented.
1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy; the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.