Psalms 49:3-4

Psalms 49:3-4

[3] My mouth  shall speak  of wisdom;  and the meditation  of my heart  shall be of understanding.  [4] I will incline  mine ear  to a parable:  I will open  my dark saying  upon the harp. 

What does Psalms 49:3-4 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

What follows is Wisdom of Solomon , but a person must have insight to appreciate it. It is a riddle or dark saying in this respect. Spiritual illumination helps us perceive the truth.
"The language of the prelude, the call to mankind, uses many of the terms which open the book of Proverbs , and proclaims this a wisdom Psalm , offering instruction to men rather than worship to God." [1]