Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
A proverb
The words
General references
Bible References
A proverb
Matthew 13:10
The disciples asked him: Why do you speak in illustrations?
Mark 4:11
He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.
Acts 8:30
Philip ran to him, heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said: Do you understand what you are reading?
The words
Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are like prodding goads, and like nails fastened by the masters of assemblies. They are given from one shepherd.
Dark
Psalm 49:4
I will incline my ear (turn my attention) to a proverb. I will explain my riddle with the music of a harp.
Psalm 78:2
I will open my mouth in an illustration. I will utter dark sayings of old,
Matthew 13:34
Jesus spoke with illustrations to the crowds. He did not speak anything without using illustrations.
Hebrews 5:14
But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.
2 Peter 3:16
He spoke about these things in his letters. Some things are hard to understand. The untaught and unstable distort them as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
General references
Proverbs 2:9
You will understand righteousness and justice. You will have equity and every good course in life.