Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Proverbs 30

This and the following chapter are an appendix to Solomon’s proverbs; but they are both expressly called prophecies in the Proverbs 30:1, 31:1; by which it appears that the penmen of them, whoever they were, were divinely inspired. This chapter was penned by one that bears the name of “Agur Ben Jakeh.” What tribe he was of, or when he lived, we are not told; what he wrote, being indited by the Holy Ghost, is here kept upon record. We have here, I. His confession of faith, Proverbs 30:1-30:6. II. His prayer, Proverbs 30:7-30:9. III. A caution against wronging servants, Proverbs 30:10. IV. Four wicked generations, Proverbs 30:11-30:14. V. Four things insatiable (Proverbs 30:15, 30:16), to which is added fair warning to undutiful children, Proverbs 30:17. VI. Four things unsearchable, Proverbs 30:18-30:20. VII. Four things intolerable, Proverbs 30:21-30:23. VIII. Four things little and wise, Proverbs 30:24-30:28. IX. Four things stately, Proverbs 30:29-30:33. MHBCC 659.1