The sayings of King Lemuel, a prophetic revelation, used by his mother to discipline him.
My son, listen to your father’s discipline, and do not neglect your mother’s teachings,
The words of Agur, son of Jakeh. Agur’s prophetic revelation. This man’s declaration: “I’m weary, O God. I’m weary and worn out, O God.
As churning milk produces butter and punching a nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces a fight.
“What, my son? What, son to whom I gave birth? What, son of my prayers?
My son, obey the command of your father, and do not disregard the teachings of your mother.
I’m reminded of how sincere your faith is. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. I’m convinced that it also lives in you.
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures. They have the power to give you wisdom so that you can be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.