Parallel Verses
Amplified
(The Chorus)
“Behold, it is the couch (
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.
King James Version
Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.
Holman Bible
surrounded by 60 warriors
from the mighty of Israel.
International Standard Version
Look! It's Solomon's sedan chair, with 60 of the best soldiers in Israel surrounding it.
A Conservative Version
Behold, it is the litter of Solomon. Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.
American Standard Version
Behold, it is the litter of Solomon; Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty men of Israel.
Bible in Basic English
See, it is the bed of Solomon; sixty men of war are about it, of the army of Israel,
Darby Translation
Behold his couch, Solomon's own: Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold his bed of Solomon: sixty strong ones round about it from the strong ones of Israel.
King James 2000
Behold the couch, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Look! [It is] Solomon's {portable couch}! Sixty mighty men surround {it}, the mighty men of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
Behold his bed, Solomon's! Sixty mighty men are around it, of Israel's mighty men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Behold, about Solomon's bedstead there stand sixty valiant men of the most mighty in Israel.
NET Bible
Look! It is Solomon's portable couch! It is surrounded by sixty warriors, some of Israel's mightiest warriors.
New Heart English Bible
Behold, it is Solomon's carriage. Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! his couch, -- tis Solomon's own, Threescore heroes, around it, - of the heroes of Israel:
Webster
Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; sixty valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.
World English Bible
Behold, it is Solomon's carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, his couch, that is Solomon's, Sixty mighty ones are around it, Of the mighty of Israel,
Interlinear
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References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Song of Solomon 3:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Royal Wedding Procession
6
(The Shulammite Bride)
“What is this coming up from the wilderness
Like [stately] pillars of smoke
Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense,
With all the fragrant powders of the merchant?”
“Behold, it is the couch (
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.
“All of them handle the sword,
All expert in war;
Each man has his sword at his thigh,
Guarding against the terrors of the night.
Cross References
1 Samuel 8:16
He will take your male servants and your female servants and your best young men and your donkeys and use them for his work.
1 Samuel 14:52
Now the war against the Philistines was severe (brutal, relentless) all the days of Saul; and whenever Saul saw any mighty or courageous man, he recruited him for his staff.
1 Samuel 28:2
David said to Achish, “All right, you shall know what your servant can do.” So Achish said to David, “Therefore I will make you my bodyguard for life.”
1 Kings 9:22
But Solomon did not make slaves of the sons of Israel; for they were men of war (soldiers), his servants, his officers, his captains, his chariot commanders, and his horsemen.
1 Kings 14:27
So King Rehoboam made bronze shields to replace them and handed them over to the captains of the palace guard who guarded the doorway of the king’s house.
2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed and said, “Lord, please, open his eyes that he may see.” And the Lord opened the servants eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding Elisha.
Song of Songs 1:16
(The Shulammite Bride)
“Behold, how fair and handsome you are, my beloved;
And so delightful!
Our arbor is green and luxuriant.
Song of Songs 3:9
“King Solomon has made for himself a palanquin
From the [cedar] wood of Lebanon.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!]