Proverbs 1:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. Dark sayings - חידת chidoth, enigmas or riddles, in which the Asiatics abounded. I believe parables, such as those delivered by our Lord, nearly express the meaning of the original.

Proverbs 1:6

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