Proverbs 1:6
Strong's Lexicon
to understand
לְהָבִ֣ין (lə·hā·ḇîn)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard

the proverbs
מָ֭שָׁל (mā·šāl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4912: 1) proverb, parable 1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism 1b) byword 1c) similitude, parable 1d) poem 1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims

and parables,
וּמְלִיצָ֑ה (ū·mə·lî·ṣāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4426: 1) satire, mocking poem, mocking song, taunting, figure, enigma

the sayings
דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's Hebrew 1697: 1) speech, word, speaking, thing 1a) speech 1b) saying, utterance 1c) word, words 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

and riddles
וְחִידֹתָֽם׃ (wə·ḥî·ḏō·ṯām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 2420: 1) riddle, difficult question, parable, enigmatic saying or question, perplexing saying or question 1a) riddle (dark obscure utterance) 1b) riddle, enigma (to be guessed) 1c) perplexing questions (difficult) 1d) double dealing (with 'havin')

of the wise.
חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

Young's Literal Translation
For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.

New American Standard Bible
To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles.

King James Bible
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

New Living Translation
by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles.

English Standard Version
to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

New American Standard Bible
To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles.

King James Bible
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.

International Standard Version
in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.

NET Bible
To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

American Standard Version
To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

English Revised Version
To understand a proverb, and a figure; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Young's Literal Translation
For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
















Cross References
Numbers 12:8
With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?

Psalm 49:4
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

Psalm 78:2
I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

Proverbs 24:23
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

Daniel 8:23
And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Proverbs 1:4
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:3
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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