Proverbs 30:7
“Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die:
In context
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. 6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
7 “Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die: 8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. 9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
10 “Do not slander a servant to their master, or they will curse you, and you will pay for it.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 30:7 in the KJV
Two things have I required of thee; Deny me them not before I die:
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 30:7 in the ESV
Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: