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 of old:
2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,
2 I'm chewing on the morsel of a proverb; I'll let you in on the sweet old truths,
2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,
2 for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past-
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 78:2
Commentary on Psalm 78:1-8
(Read Psalm 78:1-8)
These are called dark and deep sayings, because they are carefully to be looked into. The law of God was given with a particular charge to teach it diligently to their children, that the church may abide for ever. Also, that the providences of God, both in mercy and in judgment, might encourage them to conform to the will of God. The works of God much strengthen our resolution to keep his commandments. Hypocrisy is the high road to apostacy; those that do not set their hearts right, will not be stedfast with God. Many parents, by negligence and wickedness, become murderers of their children. But young persons, though they are bound to submit in all things lawful, must not obey sinful orders, or copy sinful examples.