Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Go forth on the trail of the flock
And pasture your young goats
By the tents of the shepherds.
King James Version
If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.
Holman Bible
most beautiful of women,
follow
and pasture your young goats
near the shepherds’ tents.
International Standard Version
If you don't know, most beautiful of women, go out after the flock and graze your young goats beside the shepherd's tents.
A Conservative Version
If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.
American Standard Version
If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, And feed thy kids beside the shepherds tents.
Amplified
(The Bridegroom)
“If you do not know [where your lover is],
O you fairest among women,
Run along, follow the tracks of the flock,
And pasture your young goats
By the tents of the shepherds.
Bible in Basic English
If you have not knowledge, O most beautiful among women, go on your way in the footsteps of the flock, and give your young goats food by the tents of the keepers.
Darby Translation
If thou know not, thou fairest among women, Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, And feed thy kids beside the shepherds' booths.
Julia Smith Translation
If thou shalt not know for thyself, O fair one among women, come forth for thyself at the heels of the flock, and feed thy kids by the shepherds' tents.
King James 2000
If you know not, O you fairest among women, go your way forth in the footsteps of the flock, and feed your kids beside the shepherds' tents.
Lexham Expanded Bible
If you do not know, O fairest among women, follow {the tracks} of the flock, and pasture your little lambs beside the tents of the shepherds.
Modern King James verseion
If you know not, most beautiful among women, go in the footsteps of the flock; and feed your kids beside the shepherds' tents.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If thou know not thyself, O thou fairest among women, then go thy way forth after the footsteps of the sheep, and feed thy goats beside the shepherds' tents.
NET Bible
The Lover to His Beloved: If you do not know, O most beautiful of women, simply follow the tracks of my flock, and pasture your little lambs beside the tents of the shepherds.
New Heart English Bible
If you do not know, most beautiful among women, follow the tracks of the sheep. Graze your young goats beside the shepherds' tents.
The Emphasized Bible
HEIf thou know not of thyself, most beautiful among women! get thee forth in the footsteps of the flock, and pasture thy kids by the huts of the shepherds. --
Webster
If thou knowest not, O thou fairest among women, go forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds tents.
World English Bible
If you don't know, most beautiful among women, follow the tracks of the sheep. Graze your young goats beside the shepherds' tents.
Youngs Literal Translation
If thou knowest not, O fair among women, Get thee forth by the traces of the flock, And feed thy kids by the shepherds' dwellings!
Themes
Goat » The young of » Fed near the shepherds' tents
Shepherds » Dwelt in tents while tending their flocks
Interlinear
Yada`
Tso'n
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Song of Solomon 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Dialogue Between Shepherdess And Shepherd
7
(To Her Beloved) Tell me, O you whom I love where you feed your flock and where you make it rest at noon. Why should I be as one who veils herself by the flocks of your companions?
8
Go forth on the trail of the flock
And pasture your young goats
By the tents of the shepherds.
Cross References
Song of Songs 5:9
(Daughters of Jerusalem) Is your beloved more than another beloved, O you fairest among women? Is your beloved more than another beloved that you so charge us?
Song of Songs 6:1
(Daughters of Jerusalem) Where has your beloved one gone, O you fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned aside that we may seek him with you?
Psalm 16:3
The holy ones on earth are the noble ones who fill me with joy.
Psalm 45:11
Then the King will desire your beauty. Bow down to him because he is your Lord.
Psalm 45:13
The King's daughter is all glorious within. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
Proverbs 8:34
Blessed is the man who listens to me. He watches daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.
Song of Songs 1:15
(The Beloved) Behold, you are fair, my love. Behold, you are fair. You have doves' eyes.
Song of Songs 2:10
My beloved spoke, and said to me, 'Raise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.
Song of Songs 4:1
(The Beloved) You are beautiful my love, you are beautiful. Your eyes behind your veil are like doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead.
Song of Songs 4:7
You are all fair, my love. There is no spot in you.
Song of Songs 4:10
How fair is your love, my sister, and my spouse! How much better is your love than wine! The smell of your perfume than all spices!
Song of Songs 6:4-10
(The Beloved) You are beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.
Song of Songs 7:1-13
(The Beloved) How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O prince's daughter! The joints of your thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.
Jeremiah 6:16
Jehovah says: Stand by the way [of life] and see and ask for the ancient paths. Walk in the good way and you will find rest. But you said: We will not walk in it!
John 21:15
When they had eaten Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said: Yes Lord; you know I have affection for you. Jesus said to him: Feed my lambs.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be followers (imitators) of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Ephesians 5:27
So he will be able to present the congregation to himself as a glorious congregation, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing. It should be holy and without blemish.
Hebrews 6:12
We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Hebrews 11:4-40
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Through this he was commended as righteous. God testified about his gifts. Thus through faith he still speaks even though he is dead.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.
James 2:21
Was Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?
James 2:25
Rahab the harlot was justified by her works. When she received the messengers she sent them out another way.
James 5:10
Brothers, accept the example of suffering and patience by the prophets who spoke in the name of God.
1 Peter 3:6
Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You are her children now, if you do what is right and are not fearful.
Revelation 19:7-8
Let us be glad, rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife made herself ready.