Proverbs 1:6
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
In other versions
To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
ASV
To get the sense of wise sayings and secrets, and of the words of the wise and their dark sayings.
BBE
to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.
DBY
To understand a proverb, and parables, The words and riddles of the wise.
WEB
For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
YLT
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
ENG
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
WBT
by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
BSB
In context
4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: