Psalm 49:4

I will focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle.

Psalm 78:2

I will tell a parable, speaking riddles from long ago

Numbers 12:8

I speak to him audibly and in visions, not in mysteries. If he can gaze at the image of the LORD, why aren't you afraid to speak against my servant Moses?"

Proverbs 1:6

in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.

Matthew 13:35

This was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet when he said, "I will open my mouth to speak in parables. I will declare what has been hidden since the creation of the world."

Numbers 23:7

Then Balaam uttered this prophetic statement: "King Balak of Moab brought me from Aram, from the eastern mountains, and told me, "Come and curse Jacob for me. Come and curse Israel.'

Ezekiel 20:49

Then I said, "O Lord GOD! They're saying about me, "Isn't he one to propound parables?'"

Daniel 8:23

"Toward the end of their rule, as the desecrations proceed, an insolent king will arise, proficient at deception.

Matthew 13:11-15

He answered them, "You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom from heaven, but it hasn't been given to them,

Luke 12:3

Therefore, what you have said in darkness will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in private rooms will be shouted from the housetops."

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

Bible References

Incline

Psalm 78:2
I will tell a parable, speaking riddles from long ago
Matthew 13:35
This was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet when he said, "I will open my mouth to speak in parables. I will declare what has been hidden since the creation of the world."

Parable

Numbers 23:7
Then Balaam uttered this prophetic statement: "King Balak of Moab brought me from Aram, from the eastern mountains, and told me, "Come and curse Jacob for me. Come and curse Israel.'
Ezekiel 20:49
Then I said, "O Lord GOD! They're saying about me, "Isn't he one to propound parables?'"
Matthew 13:11
He answered them, "You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom from heaven, but it hasn't been given to them,

Dark

Proverbs 1:6
in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.
Daniel 8:23
"Toward the end of their rule, as the desecrations proceed, an insolent king will arise, proficient at deception.
Luke 12:3
Therefore, what you have said in darkness will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in private rooms will be shouted from the housetops."
2 Corinthians 3:12
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,

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