Verse Comparison: Proverbs 1:6
American Standard Version
To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
proverbs and sayings, as well as words of wisdom and all kinds of riddles.
Darby English Version
to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.
Good News Bible
so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.
King James Version
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
New American Standard Bible
To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles.
New International Version
for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.
New King James Version
To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their riddles.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
To understand a proverb and a figure,The words of the wise and their riddles.
Revised Standard Version
to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles.
Young's Literal Translation
For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
