“Animadvertet parabolam et interpretationem, verba sapientum et ænigmata eorum.”
“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech”
“by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.”
“to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.”
“To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”
Sayings. This science was much esteemed, 3 Kings x. l., and Ecclesiasticus xxxix. 2.
Verses 1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here. Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom.