Proverbs 7:17

A Story Of Seduction

¹⁶ I’ve spread coverings on my bed—
richly colored linen from Egypt.
¹⁷ I’ve perfumed my bed
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
¹⁸ Come, let’s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning.
Let’s feast on each other’s love!

Myrrh and Aloes

Psalm 45:8

Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.

Exodus 30:23

“Take for yourself the finest spices: 12½ pounds of liquid myrrh, half as much (6¼ pounds) of fragrant cinnamon, 6¼ pounds of fragrant cane,

Song of Songs 3:6

N What is this coming up from the wilderness
like columns of smoke,
scented with myrrh and frankincense
from every fragrant powder of the merchant?

Song of Songs 4:13-14

Your branches are a paradise of pomegranates
with choicest fruits,
henna with nard—

Isaiah 57:7-9

You have placed your bed
on a high and lofty mountain;
you also went up there to offer sacrifice.