Parallel Verses
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.
Amplified
(The Chorus)
“Behold, it is the couch (
Sixty mighty men around 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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Song of Solomon 3:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Royal Wedding Procession
6
Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?
7
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.
Cross References
1 Samuel 8:16
He will confiscate your male and female slaves, your best cattle, and your donkeys for his own use.
1 Samuel 14:52
There was intense warfare with the Philistines as long as Saul lived. Whenever any warrior or any skilled fighting man came to Saul's attention, Saul would enlist him in the army.
1 Samuel 28:2
David answered: That will give you a chance to see for yourself just how well we can fight! Achish said: You and your men will always be my bodyguards.
1 Kings 9:22
Solomon did not make slaves of Israelites. They served as his soldiers, officers, commanders, chariot captains, and cavalry.
1 Kings 14:27
King Rehoboam replaced them with bronze shields and entrusted them to the officers responsible for guarding the palace gates.
2 Kings 6:17
Elisha prayed: O Jehovah, open his eyes that he may see. Jehovah answered his prayer. Elisha's servant looked up and saw the hillside covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Song of Songs 1:16
(The Shulamite) Behold, you are handsome, my beloved, yes, pleasant! Also our bed is green.
Song of Songs 3:9
King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?