Devine Scripture

Song of Solomon 1:3

Song of Solomon chapter 1 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is as oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is as oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.

Context

v.2Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; For thy love is better than wine.

v.3This passage

v.4Draw me; we will run after thee: The king hath brought me into his chambers; We will be glad and rejoice in thee; We will make mention of thy love more than of wine: Rightly do they love thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 34:5

    And Jehovah descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:2

    For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

  • Isaiah 61:3

    to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

  • Song of Solomon 6:8

    There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, And virgins without number.

  • John 12:3

    Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

  • Revelation 14:4

    These are they that were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, to be the firstfruits unto God and unto the Lamb.