Proverbs 1:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”Proverbs 1:6
What Does Proverbs 1:6 Mean?
Proverbs 1:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 1:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 78:2“I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:”Mark 4:11“And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:”Psalms 49:4“I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.”Acts 8:30“And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?”Hebrews 5:14“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”Mark 4:34“But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.”Ecclesiastes 12:11“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”Matthew 13:10“And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?”Matthew 13:34“All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:”Matthew 13:51“Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.”2 Peter 3:16“As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.”Numbers 12:8“With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”Judges 14:12“And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:”Proverbs 24:23“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”2 Chronicles 9:1“And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.”Ecclesiastes 8:1“Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.”John 16:25“These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.”
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