Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The words of the wise and their
King James Version
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Holman Bible
the words of the wise, and their riddles.
International Standard Version
in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.
A Conservative Version
to understand a proverb, and a figure, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
American Standard Version
To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Amplified
To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].
Bible in Basic English
To get the sense of wise sayings and secrets, and of the words of the wise and their dark sayings.
Darby Translation
to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.
Julia Smith Translation
To understand a proverb, and an enigma: the words of the wise and their parables.
King James 2000
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their riddles.
Lexham Expanded Bible
to understand a proverb and an expression, words of wisdom and their riddles.
Modern King James verseion
to understand a proverb and its meaning; the words of the wise, and their acute sayings.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and he that is endued with understanding shall obtain wit to perceive a parable, and the interpretation thereof; the words of the wise, and the dark speeches of the same.
NET Bible
To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
New Heart English Bible
to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
The Emphasized Bible
By gaining discernment of proverb, and satire, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Webster
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
World English Bible
to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
Youngs Literal Translation
For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prologue
5
A wise man will hear and will increase learning. A man of understanding will procure wise counsel.
6
The words of the wise and their
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 78:2
I will open my mouth in an illustration. I will utter dark sayings of old,
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.
Mark 4:11
He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.
Numbers 12:8
I speak with him face to face. I speak plainly and not in riddles. He even sees the form of Jehovah. Why were you not afraid to criticize my servant Moses?'
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.
Matthew 13:10-17
The disciples asked him: Why do you speak in illustrations?
Matthew 13:34-35
Jesus spoke with illustrations to the crowds. He did not speak anything without using illustrations.
Matthew 13:51-52
Have you understood all these things? They said to him: Yes.
Mark 4:34
He spoke only with illustrations. However he made all things clear to his disciples in private.
Acts 8:30-31
Philip ran to him, heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said: Do you understand what you are reading?
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.