KJV ORIGINAL
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will listen carefully to a wise saying: I will share my mysterious message with music on the harp.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is preparing to share an important truth through music and poetry, inviting others to listen carefully to wisdom that might be hard to understand at first.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by the sons of Korah, who were temple musicians and worship leaders in ancient Israel. In Hebrew culture, parables and riddles were common ways to teach deep spiritual truths, and the harp was frequently used to accompany prophetic messages and worship songs.
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