Proverbs 30:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

I ask you for two things; please don't refuse me before I die:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is making an urgent, heartfelt request to God for two specific things before his life ends.

📚 Historical Context

This verse introduces the prayer of Agur, a wise man whose words are recorded in Proverbs 30. In ancient Hebrew culture, deathbed requests and final prayers were considered especially significant and urgent. Agur's plea reflects the biblical tradition of seeking God's favor and wisdom before one's death.

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