Song of Solomon 5:13

His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.

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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 5:13

BSB
His cheeks are like beds of spice, towers of perfume. His lips are like lilies, dripping with flowing myrrh.
AKJV
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.
CPDV
His cheeks are like a courtyard of aromatic plants, sown by perfumers. His lips are like lilies, dripping with the best myrrh.
ERV
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as banks of sweet herbs: his lips are as lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.
NHEB
His cheeks are like a bed of spices with towers of perfumes. His lips are like lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.
SMT
His cheeks as beds of spices, towers of aromatic herbs: his lips lilies, dropping overflowing myrrh.

Commentary for Song of Solomon 5:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Song of Solomon 5:13
Summary
Beloved's face has fragrant, aromatic qualities
Event
Describing beloved's facial features
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching