Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And he is wholly
This is my beloved and this is my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.”
King James Version
His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Holman Bible
He is absolutely desirable.
This is my love, and this is my friend,
young women of Jerusalem.
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International Standard Version
His mouth is sweetness, and all of him is desirable. This is my beloved, this is my friend, young women of Jerusalem!
American Standard Version
His mouth is most sweet; Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Amplified
“His mouth is full of sweetness;
Yes, he is altogether lovely and desirable.
This is my beloved and this is my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.”
Bible in Basic English
His mouth is most sweet; yes, he is all beautiful. This is my loved one, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Darby Translation
His mouth is most sweet: Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, yea, this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Julia Smith Translation
His palate, sweetness: he is all loveliness. This my beloved, and this my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
King James 2000
His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{His mouth} [is] sweet, and he is altogether desirable. This [is] my beloved; this [is] my friend, {O young women of Jerusalem}.
Modern King James verseion
His mouth is most sweet; yes, He is altogether lovely. This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
His throat is sweet; yea, he is altogether lovely. Such one is my love, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, such one is my love.
NET Bible
His mouth is very sweet; he is totally desirable. This is my beloved! This is my companion, O maidens of Jerusalem!
New Heart English Bible
His mouth is sweetness; yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.
The Emphasized Bible
His mouth, most sweet, yea, altogether, he is delightful, - This, is my beloved, yea, this, is my dear one, ye daughters of Jerusalem.
Webster
His mouth is most sweet: yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
World English Bible
His mouth is sweetness; yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem. Friends
Youngs Literal Translation
His mouth is sweetness -- and all of him desirable, This is my beloved, and this my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!
Themes
Christ Appearance » His personal appearance figuratively described
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
Christ, character of » Altogether lovely
Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
Interlinear
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Song of Solomon 5:16
References
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Song of Solomon 5:16
Prayers for Song of Solomon 5:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Maiden's Praise Of Her Beloved
15
His legs are like pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
16
And he is wholly
This is my beloved and this is my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.”
Cross References
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of men. You are an eloquent speaker. God has blessed you forever.
Song of Songs 7:9
The roof of your mouth is like the best wine for my beloved.' (The Shulamite) The wine goes down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Psalm 19:10
They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
Psalm 89:6
For who in the heavens is comparable to Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like Jehovah?
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of Jehovah because his name is high above all others. His glory is above heaven and earth.
Song of Songs 1:2
(The Shulamite) Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. Your love is better than wine.
Song of Songs 1:16
(The Shulamite) Behold, you are handsome, my beloved, yes, pleasant! Also our bed is green.
Song of Songs 2:1
I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys.
Song of Songs 2:3
(The Shulamite) Just like the apple tree among the trees of the wood so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
Song of Songs 2:16
(The Shulamite) My beloved is mine and I am his. He feeds among the lilies.
Song of Songs 6:3
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine. He feeds among the lilies.
Jeremiah 3:20
But like a wife who is unfaithful to her husband, so you, O house of Israel, were unfaithful me, says Jehovah.
Jeremiah 15:16
You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord Jehovah. Your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.
Hosea 3:1
Jehovah said to me: Go again and love a woman beloved by her friend. Love an adulteress, even as Jehovah loves the children of Israel. Though they turn to other gods, and love cakes of raisins for feasts.
Galatians 2:20
I have been impaled with Christ. It is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. The life that I now live in the flesh (physical body) I live by faith. This is the faith that is in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself up for me.
Philippians 3:8
I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ.
James 2:23
The scripture was fulfilled which says: Abraham believed Jehovah and it was reckoned (imputed) (considered) (credited) to him for righteousness. He was called Jehovah's friend (Genesis 15:6) ( Isaiah 41:8).
James 4:4
Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity (hatred) (hostility) toward God? Whoever would be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
1 Peter 2:6-7
The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).