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Proverbs 1:6

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 a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation, And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].

AMPC

That people may understand a proverb and a figure of speech or an enigma with its interpretation, and the words of the wise and their dark sayings or riddles.

BRG

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

CSB

for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.

CEB

They help one understand proverbs and difficult sayings, the words of the wise, and their puzzles.

CJB

he will understand proverbs, obscure expressions, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

CEV

proverbs and sayings, as well as words of wisdom, and all kinds of riddles.

DARBY

to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.

DRA

He shall understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.

ERV

These sayings will help you understand proverbs, stories with hidden meanings, words of the wise, and other difficult sayings.

EASY

People will learn to understand what proverbs and picture stories mean. They will understand the teaching and clever messages of wise people.

EHV

so he will understand proverbs, puzzling statements, and the thought-provoking words of the wise.

ESV

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

ESVUK

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

EXB

Then ·anyone [^Lthey] can understand ·wise words [proverbs] and ·stories [or difficult sayings], the words of the wise and their ·riddles [difficulties].

GNV

To understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

GNT

so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.

HCSB

for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.

ICB

Then they will be able to understand wise words and stories. They will understand the words of wise men and their riddles.

ISV

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

JUB

To understand a parable and the interpretation; the words of the wise and their enigmas.

KJV

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

AKJV

to understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

LSB

To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles.

LEB

to understand a proverb and an expression, words of wisdom and their riddles.

TLB

I want those already wise to become wiser and become leaders by exploring the depths of meaning in these nuggets of truth.”

MSG

These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David’s son, Israel’s king— Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it’s going; A manual for living, for learning what’s right and just and fair; To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. There’s something here also for seasoned men and women, still a thing or two for the experienced to learn— Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate, the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women.

MEV

to understand a proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their riddles.

NOG

to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

NABRE

To comprehend proverb and byword, the words of the wise and their riddles.

NASB

To understand a proverb and a saying, The words of the wise and their riddles.

NASB1995

To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles.

NCB

to perceive the meaning of proverbs and obscure sayings, the words of the sages and their riddles.

NCV

Then anyone can understand wise words and stories, the words of the wise and their riddles.

NET

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

NIRV

What I’m teaching also helps you understand proverbs and stories. It helps you understand the sayings and riddles of those who are wise.

NIV

for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

NIVUK

for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

NKJV

To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles.

NLV

to understand a saying and a picture-story, the words of the wise and what they mean.

NLT

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

NRSVA