To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. Treasury of Scripture a proverb Matthew 13:10-17,51,52 And the disciples came, and said to him, Why speak you to them in parables... Mark 4:11,34 And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without... Acts 8:30,31 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understand you what you read... the interpretation Ecclesiastes 12:11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. dark Psalm 49:4 I will incline my ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying on the harp. Psalm 78:2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Matthew 13:34,35 All these things spoke Jesus to the multitude in parables; and without a parable spoke he not to them... Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age... 2 Peter 3:16 As also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood...
Context The Beginning of Knowledge
1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels: 6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.
Darby Bible Translation
to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.
King James Bible
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Young's Literal Translation
For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
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