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Proverbs 1:6
To vnderstand a parable, and the interpretation, the wordes of ye wise, and their darke sayings.
Proverbs 1:6 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 1:6 in other translations
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
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In context
3 To receiue instruction to do wisely, by iustice and iudgement and equitie,
4 To giue vnto the simple, sharpenesse of wit, and to the childe knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man shall heare and increase in learning, and a man of vnderstanding shall attayne vnto wise counsels,
6 To vnderstand a parable, and the interpretation, the wordes of ye wise, and their darke sayings.
7 The feare of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.
8 My sonne, heare thy fathers instruction, and forsake not thy mothers teaching.
9 For they shalbe a comely ornament vnto thine head, and as chaines for thy necke.
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