King James Version
Proverbs 1:6 in the King James Version says “To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. the interpretation: or, ...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech”
Proverbs 1:6 · KJV
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. discretion: or, advisement
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“To understand”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
“a proverb”
H4912properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
“the words”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“and their dark sayings”
H2420a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim
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