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Proverbs 1:6  (1611 King James Bible)

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To vnderstand a prouerbe, and the interpretation; the wordes of the wise, and their darke sayings.



- 1611 King James Bible

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Proverbs 1:6 side note reference: Or, an eloquent speach.

 

Other Translations of Proverbs 1:6

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')

To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
- American Standard Version (1901)

To get the sense of wise sayings and secrets, and of the words of the wise and their dark sayings.
- Basic English Bible

To get the sense of wise sayings and secrets, and of the words of the wise and their dark sayings.
- Darby Bible

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
- Webster's Bible

to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
- World English Bible

For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
- Youngs Literal Bible

To understand a proverb, and a figure; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

 

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Katherine's comment on 2010-07-27 10:41:35:

To understand a wise saying, to grasp the meaning of it, to listen to the word of the wise and understand the meaning. -Dark sayings are not ominous here but rather not in the light or easily seen. They are dark or hidden.

 


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