Psalm 78:2

Psalm 78:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2I will open my mouth with a parable;

I will utter hidden things, things from of old—

2I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will tell riddles of old,

2I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will utter dark sayings of old,

2I will open my mouth in a parable [to instruct using examples];

I will utter dark and puzzling sayings of old [that contain important truth]— [Matt 13:34, 35]

2I will open my mouth in parables;

I will utter things hidden from the beginning,78:2 Or from ancient times; see also LXX; cited in Matthew 13:35

2I will open my mouth and tell a story.

I will speak about things that were hidden.

They happened a long time ago.