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Proverbs 1:6

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 1:6 in other translations

To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Proverbs 1:6 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 1:6 in context

  1. 4to give prudence to the simple,
    knowledge and discretion to the young man:
  2. 5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
    that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
  3. 6to understand a proverb, and parables,
    the words and riddles of the wise.
  4. 7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
    but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
  5. 8My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
    and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: