Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them.
World English Bible (WEB)
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke about them.
Strong's King James
And{G2532} when the chief priests{G749} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330} had heard{G191}{(G5660)} his{G846} parables{G3850}, they perceived{G1097}{(G5627)} that{G3754} he spake{G3004}{(G5719)} of{G4012} them{G846}.
The F.O.G *
(45) The leading priests and Pharisees heard His riddles, understanding that He spoke about them.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
And the chief priests and the Pharisees having heard his similes, knew that of them he speaketh,