6for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.


In Context

3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair;

4 for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-

5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-

6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

8 Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.

Proverbs 1:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:6He shall understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and a figure; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.