Psalms 78:2
as I open my mouth in a poem on the riddling story of the past.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
In Context
1My people, attend to my teaching: bend your ears to the words of my mouth,
3What we have heard and known, and what our ancestors have told us,
Cross References
Psalms 49:5Why should I be afraid in the days of misfortune, when circled by wicked and cunning foes,
Matthew 13:34Of all this Jesus spoke to the crowd in parables; indeed to them he used never to speak at all except in parables,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 78:2-9
The Importance of Religious Instruction. 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord , and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our… Read the whole commentary →