To understand a proverb, &c.— By understanding a proverb, or, That he may understand a proverb. Schultens and Houb. "My lessons," says Wisdom, "will discover to him the sense of parables and enigmas." This study was very much the fashion in Solomon's time, as appears plainly from the queen of Sheba's visit to him. See 1 Kings 10:1 and Sir 39:2.
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Proverbs 1:6
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation;c the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.