Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I will focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Holman Bible
I explain my riddle with a lyre.
A Conservative Version
I will incline my ear to a parable. I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
American Standard Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Amplified
I will incline my ear and consent to a proverb;
On the lyre I will unfold my riddle.
Bible in Basic English
I will put my teaching into a story; I will make my dark sayings clear with music.
Darby Translation
I will incline mine ear to a parable, I will open my riddle upon the harp.
Julia Smith Translation
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my enigma upon the harp.
King James 2000
I will incline my ear to a proverb: I will disclose my riddles upon the harp.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will {propound} my riddle on a lyre.
Modern King James verseion
I will bow down my ear to a parable; I will open my dark saying on the harp.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I will incline mine ear to the parable, and show my dark speech upon the harp.
NET Bible
I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.
New Heart English Bible
I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.
The Emphasized Bible
I will bend, to a by-word, mine ear, I will open, on the lyre, mine enigma.
Webster
I will incline my ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
World English Bible
I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.
Youngs Literal Translation
I incline to a simile mine ear, I open with a harp my riddle:
Themes
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 49:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Misplaced Trust In Wealth
3 My mouth will speak wisely, and I will understand what I think about. 4 I will focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle. 5 Why should I be afraid when evil days come my way, when the wickedness of those who deceive me surrounds me
Cross References
Psalm 78:2
I will tell a parable, speaking riddles from long ago
Numbers 12:8
I speak to him audibly and in visions, not in mysteries. If he can gaze at the image of the LORD, why aren't you afraid to speak against my servant Moses?"
Proverbs 1:6
in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.
Matthew 13:35
This was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet when he said, "I will open my mouth to speak in parables. I will declare what has been hidden since the creation of the world."
Numbers 23:7
Then Balaam uttered this prophetic statement: "King Balak of Moab brought me from Aram, from the eastern mountains, and told me, "Come and curse Jacob for me. Come and curse Israel.'
Ezekiel 20:49
Then I said, "O Lord GOD! They're saying about me, "Isn't he one to propound parables?'"
Daniel 8:23
"Toward the end of their rule, as the desecrations proceed, an insolent king will arise, proficient at deception.
Matthew 13:11-15
He answered them, "You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom from heaven, but it hasn't been given to them,
Luke 12:3
Therefore, what you have said in darkness will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in private rooms will be shouted from the housetops."
2 Corinthians 3:12
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,