Psalm 49:4

Modern English Version

I will incline my ear to a parable; I will reveal my riddle with the music of the harp.

Cross References

Psalm 78:2

I will open my mouth in a parable; I will speak mysteries of old,

Matthew 13:35

to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will say things which have been kept secret since the foundation of the world.”

Proverbs 1:6

to understand a proverb and an interpretation, the words of the wise and their riddles.

Numbers 23:7

Then Balaam uttered his oracle, saying: “Balak has brought me from Aram, the king of Moab from the mountains of the east, saying, ‘Come, curse Jacob for me, and come, defy Israel!’

Numbers 12:8

Face to face I speak with him clearly, and not in riddles, and the likeness of the Lord will he behold. Then why were you not afraid to speak against My servant, against Moses?”

2 Corinthians 3:12

Seeing then that we have such hope, we speak with great boldness,

Luke 12:3

Therefore what you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. And what you have whispered in the ear in private rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.

Daniel 8:23

“In the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached their limit, a king will arise, having a fierce countenance, skilled in intrigue.

Ezekiel 20:49

Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! They say of me, ‘Does he not speak parables?’ ”