Psalms 49:4
I incline my ear to a proverb, on the lyre I will open my riddle.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
In Context
3My mouth shall utter wisdom, the thoughts of a seeing heart.
5Why should I be afraid in the days of misfortune, when circled by wicked and cunning foes,
Cross References
Matthew 13:35in fulfillment of these words in the prophet – ‘I will speak to them in parables; I will utter things kept secret since the foundation of the world.’
2 Corinthians 3:12With such a hope as this, we speak with all plainness;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:2-6
A Call to Attention. 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? This is the psalmist's preface to his discourse concerning the vanity of the world and its insufficiency… Read the whole commentary →