Proverbs 1:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

The interpretation, i.e. the interpretation of a proverb, by a figure called hendiaduo, or the meaning and use of the wise sayings of God, or of men; to know this practically, and for his direction and benefit; for practice is the great design of this book. Dark savings; such as are hard to be understood by inconsiderate and ungodly men, but to be found out by diligent and humble inquiry.

Proverbs 1:6

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