Psalm 49:4

so that this saying of the prophet was fulfilled, "I will talk in parables, I will utter what has been kept secret from the foundation of the world."

to whom he answered, because you are allowed to know the mysteries of the gospel-dispensation, but to them it is not allowed.

whatever you have utter'd in the dark, shall be brought to light: and what you have whisper'd in a closet, shall be proclaim'd upon the house top.

Having then such an opinion of my ministry, I use great plainness of speech.

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

so that this saying of the prophet was fulfilled, "I will talk in parables, I will utter what has been kept secret from the foundation of the world."

to whom he answered, because you are allowed to know the mysteries of the gospel-dispensation, but to them it is not allowed.

whatever you have utter'd in the dark, shall be brought to light: and what you have whisper'd in a closet, shall be proclaim'd upon the house top.

Having then such an opinion of my ministry, I use great plainness of speech.