Proverbs 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 1:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. the interpretation: or, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 1:6 — KJV
“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech”
— Proverbs 1:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 1:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:6
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:6: words, eloquent, speech
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:6: understand, words, wise
“Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee. of a...: Heb. deep of lip, and heavy of language Surely...: or, If I had sent thee, etc. would they not have hearkened unto thee?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:6: understand, words, speech
“And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. language: Heb. lip. speech: Heb. words”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:6: words, speech
“Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:6: understand, speech
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