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Proverbs 30:3

Agur continues his honest confession: he has not attained wisdom through learning, nor does he possess knowledge of God (the Holy One) through his own effort. This is the posture that makes him teachable. Only those who know their ignorance will seek — and only those who seek will find (Proverbs 2:4–5).

Memory phrase: God alone gives wisdom.

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