Song of Solomon 1:11
What does Song of Solomon 1:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Song of Solomon 1:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Song of Solomon 1:11 means
“We will make thee plaits of gold with studs of silver” offers a promise of crafted beauty from a group—perhaps friends or attendants—who participate in honoring her. The pledge is not vanity but recognition: she is worthy of royal-quality adornment. Gold and silver, worked with skill, signify permanence and value. Love moves others to contribute to its celebration. The verse shows how community support can surround a couple, affirming their union and dignifying the beloved with thoughtful gifts that suit her place beside the king.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000We will make thee plaits of gold With studs of silver.
KJV
King James Version · 1611We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901We will make thee plaits of gold With studs of silver.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949We will make you chains of gold with ornaments of silver.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Garlands of gold we do make for thee, With studs of silver!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752While the king was at his repose, my spikenard sent forth the odour thereof.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890We will make thee bead-rows of gold With studs of silver.
Context
The plural promise closes the man’s section of praise by widening the circle: not only he, but others will adorn her. With public honor established, the scene shifts back to the woman’s inner experience. Verses 12–14 portray how his presence transforms her world through rich fragrances and refreshing images. The alternation between external honors and internal delights helps the reader see love’s fullness: it is recognized outwardly and savored inwardly.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;
- Genesis 1:26
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
- Psalms 149:4
For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.
- Philippians 3:21
who shall fashion anew the body of our humiliation, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working whereby he is able even to subject all things unto himself.
- Song of Solomon 8:9
If she be a wall, We will build upon her a turret of silver: And if she be a door, We will inclose her with boards of cedar.
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