NET Bible
"To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles."
— Proverbs 1:6, NET Bible
“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”
“To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings. ”
“to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.”
“He shall understand a parable and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.”
“To get the sense of wise sayings and secrets, and of the words of the wise and their dark sayings.”
“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”
To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.
To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, a discerning plan to the young person.
(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.
For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.