Two Kings
The last two chapters of Proverbs are the sayings of two kings, Agur and Lemuel, who are unknown and unmentioned in the Bible except for here.
Agur takes a self-deprecating view of himself, likening himself to one with no common sense (v. 2). Yet, he knows God and even speaks prophetically of Jesus in verse 4. Additionally verse 6, "Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar." parallels Revelation 22:18 and verse 20 recalls Eve's adulterous act in Genesis 3 and her attempt to cover it up.
Lemuel recalls the proverbs of his mother (31:1) and starts out with a familiar warning of staying away from wicked and enticing women. Most of the chapter deals with the blessings of a man who finds "a virtuous and capable wife." (v.10). Outside of salvation, this is the greatest gift a man can have.
Today's reading ends Proverbs. Tomorrow's begins another book ascribed to Solomon, Ecclesiastes.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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