King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Complete Jewish Bible:
he will understand proverbs, obscure expressions, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Berean Standard Bible:
by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
American Standard Version:
To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
To understand{H995} a proverb{H4912}, and the interpretation{H4426}; the words{H1697} of the wise{H2450}, and their dark sayings{H2420}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 78:2
- I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
Mark 4:11
- And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:
Hebrews 5:14
- But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Psalms 49:4
- I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Mark 4:34
- But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Acts 8:30
- And Philip ran thither to [him], and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
Acts 8:31
- And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
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Commentary for Proverbs 1:6
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H995
There are 162 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּין
Transliteration: bîyn
Pronunciation: bene
Description: a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand; attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). - Strong's Number: H4912
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָשָׁל
Transliteration: mâshâl
Pronunciation: maw-shawl'
Description: apparently from מָשַׁל in some original sense of superiority in mental action; properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse); byword, like, parable, proverb. - Strong's Number: H4426
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְלִיצָה
Transliteration: mᵉlîytsâh
Pronunciation: mel-ee-tsaw'
Description: from לוּץ; an aphorism; also a satire; interpretation, taunting. - Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H2450
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָכָם
Transliteration: châkâm
Pronunciation: khaw-kawm'
Description: from חָכַם; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful); cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). - Strong's Number: H2420
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חִידָה
Transliteration: chîydâh
Pronunciation: khee-daw'
Description: from חוּד; a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim; dark saying (sentence, speech), hard question, proverb, riddle.