Song of Solomon, 4

Name: Song of Solomon
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Fruitfulness Worship Beauty Love

The bridegroom praises the beauty of his bride, calling her perfect in every way.

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The Bridegroom's Praise

1 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead.

2 Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.

3 Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.

4 Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men.

5 Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.

6 Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.

7 Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.

8 Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.

9 Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.

10 How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!

11 Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

12 A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.

13 Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard,

14 Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:

15 A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.

16 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.

Commentary

In Song of Solomon 4, the narrator continues to express his admiration for his beloved. He begins by describing her beauty, comparing her to a garden and a paradise. He praises her eyes, her hair, her lips, and her teeth. He also mentions her breasts, which he compares to two fawns. He then moves on to her body, which he compares to a tower of ivory. He also mentions her legs, which he compares to pillars of marble. The narrator then moves on to her inner beauty, praising her love and her grace. He compares her to a sealed fountain, a garden locked up, and a spring shut up. He also mentions her love, which he compares to a cluster of henna blossoms. He then praises her voice, which he compares to the sound of many waters. The narrator then moves on to her spiritual beauty, praising her wisdom and her understanding. He compares her to a tree of life, a tree of knowledge, and a tree of understanding. He also mentions her faithfulness, which he compares to a river of oil. The narrator then moves on to her physical beauty, praising her body and her form. He compares her to a chariot of gold, a chariot of ivory, and a chariot of silver. He also mentions her beauty, which he compares to the sun and the moon. The narrator then moves on to her spiritual beauty, praising her faithfulness and her love. He compares her to a garden enclosed, a spring shut up, and a fountain sealed. He also mentions her love, which he compares to a cluster of henna blossoms. The narrator then moves on to her inner beauty, praising