Proverbs 30:2
Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.
In context
1 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 Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding. 3 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? 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 is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 30:2 in the KJV
Surely I am more brutish than any man, And have not the understanding of a man.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 30:2 in the ESV
Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.