Psalms 78:2

2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old—

Psalms 78:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
ESV
2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,
NLT
2 for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—
MSG
2 I'm chewing on the morsel of a proverb; I'll let you in on the sweet old truths,
CSB
2 I will declare wise sayings; I will speak mysteries from the past-

Psalms 78:2 In-Context

1 My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.
2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old—
3 things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.
5 He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children,

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Psalms 49:4; S Matthew 13:35*
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