Song of Solomon 8:10
What does Song of Solomon 8:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Song of Solomon 8:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Song of Solomon 8:10 means
The woman affirms, “I am a wall,” declaring her steadfastness and maturity; her breasts are “like towers,” indicating she has come of age. As a result, she has become in his eyes “one that found peace” (shalom). Integrity has not diminished her desirability; it has secured it. Her self-possession prepared her for self-giving, and now she enjoys both love’s dignity and delight. The wordplay with Solomon (Shelomoh) hints that true peace is found not in a king’s wealth but in faithful, exclusive affection. This is the fruit of guarded purity: a settled, confident love that blesses both giver and receiver.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I am a wall, and my breasts like the towersthereof Then was I in his eyes as one that found peace.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I am a wall, and my breasts like the towersthereof Then was I in his eyes as one that found peace.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers; then was I in his eyes as one to whom good chance had come.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I <FI>am<Fi> a wall, and my breasts as towers, Then I have been in his eyes as one finding peace.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I am a wall: and my breasts are as a tower since I am become in his presence as one finding peace.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I am a wall, and my breasts like towers; Then was I in his eyes as one that findeth peace.
Context
This verse answers the community’s concern (vv. 8–9) with personal testimony. The Shulamite exemplifies the ideal: maturity that leads to honored, peaceful union. With this resolution, the Song pivots to vineyard imagery (vv. 11–12), contrasting commercial wealth with the personal “vineyard” of one’s own love and person. The contrast sharpens the chapter’s message that love’s value is not measured in silver but in faithful stewardship and free devotion, preparing for the closing exchanges of longing and invitation (vv. 13–14).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 60:10
And foreigners shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favor have I had mercy on thee.
- Deuteronomy 7:7
Jehovah did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all peoples:
- Song of Solomon 4:5
Thy two breasts are like two fawns That are twins of a roe, Which feed among the lilies.
- Romans 5:1
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
- Proverbs 3:4
So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.
- Song of Solomon 7:3
Thy two breasts are like two fawns That are twins of a roe.
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