Verse Comparison: Psalms 78:2
American Standard Version
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,
Amplified® Bible
I will open my mouth in a parable (in instruction by numerous examples); I will utter dark sayings of old [that hide important truth]--
Contemporary English Version
I will give instruction and explain the mystery of what happened long ago.
Darby English Version
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter riddles from of old,
Good News Bible
I am going to use wise sayings and explain mysteries from the past,
King James Version
I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
New American Standard Bible
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,
New International Version
I will open my mouth in parables,
I will utter hidden things, things from of old-
New King James Version
I will open my mouth in a parable;
I will utter dark sayings of old,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,
Revised Standard Version
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,
Young's Literal Translation
I open with a simile my mouth, I bring forth hidden things of old,