The book has a further scope; these proverbs are to form a habit of mind. To gain through them the power of entering into the deeper meaning of oth…

Interpretation.— Or an obscure thing which needs interpretation, so corresponding to “dark sayings.”

Dark sayings.—<…

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation
This may be connected either with the first verse, "the proverbs of …

The lessons given here are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance and their need to be taught. If young people pay attenti…