Proverbs 1:6 has always fascinated me. I will do an interlinear rendition
of Pr. 1:6 and then give my personal translation. I hope there will be some
corrections, insights, and new information shared by those who enter the
examination and discussion.
Pr 1:6 להבין משׂל ומליצה דברי חכמים וחידתם׃
להבין = to comprehend משׂל = a proverb/parable/poem/figurative discourse
ומליצה = and a satire/enigma/figure/metaphor דברי = [the] words חכמים = [of
the] wise וחידתם = and {Vaw adaequationis} = go together with their riddles.
Pr. 1:6 To comprehend a figurative discourse and a metaphor; the words of
the wise go together with their riddles.
My primary question is: What constitutes a “wisdom riddle”, and/or “a
riddle employed by the wise; a חידה?
Gerry Folbre
[b-hebrew] Pr. 1:6; riddles,
Gerry Folbre, 10/09/2009