Proverbs 1:6
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
In context
4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
6 by understanding the 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.
8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
Proverbs 1:6 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
- KJV King James Version
- To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
- WEB World English Bible
- to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
- ASV American Standard Version
- To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
- DBY Darby Translation
- to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.
- WBS Webster Bible
- To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.