Proverbs 1:6
World English Bible (WEB)
to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
In context
4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—
5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
6 to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
Proverbs 1:6 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- to understand a proverb and parables, the words 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.
- 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.