2 I will open my mouth with a parable;

I will utter hidden things, things from of old—

2 I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will utter dark sayings from of old,

2 for I will speak to you in a parable.

I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—

2 I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will utter dark sayings of old,

2 I will speak using stories;

I will tell secret things from long ago.

2 I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will utter dark sayings of old,

2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter riddles from of old,

2 I will open my mouth to illustrate points. 

I will explain what has been hidden long ago, 

2 I will declare wise sayings;

I will speak mysteries from the past —

2 I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will utter dark sayings from of old,

2 I will offer a parable with my mouth.

I will pour out riddles from long ago,

2 I will open my mouth and tell stories.

I will speak about things that were hidden.

They happened a long time ago.

2 I will open my mouth in a parable;

I will utter dark sayings of old,