Proverbs 1:6
King James Version (KJV)
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
In context
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Proverbs 1:6 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings 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.