'Parables' in the Bible

The proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?

I spoke through the prophetsand granted many visions;I gave parables through the prophets.