Song of Solomon 5:16

Song of Solomon chapter 5 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

His mouth is most sweet; Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

His mouth is most sweet; Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

Context

v.15His legs areaspillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: His aspect is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

v.16This passage

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 119:103

    How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

  • Song of Solomon 7:9

    And thy mouth like the best wine, That goeth down smoothly for my beloved, Gliding through the lips of those that are asleep.

  • Psalms 45:2

    Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

  • Psalms 148:13

    Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.

  • Song of Solomon 1:16

    Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: Also our couch is green.

  • Song of Solomon 1:2

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