Verse Comparison: Psalms 49:4
American Standard Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Amplified® Bible
I will submit {and} consent to a parable {or} proverb; to the music of a lyre I will unfold my riddle (my problem).
Contemporary English Version
I have in mind a mystery that I will explain while playing my harp.
Darby English Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable, I will open my riddle upon the harp.
Good News Bible
I will turn my attention to proverbs and explain their meaning as I play the harp.
King James Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
New American Standard Bible
I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp.
New International Version
I will turn my ear to a proverb;
with the harp I will expound my riddle:
New King James Version
I will incline my ear to a proverb;
I will disclose my dark saying on the harp.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp.
Revised Standard Version
I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre.
Young's Literal Translation
I incline to a simile mine ear, I open with a harp my riddle:
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