Song of Solomon 8:5–9 (NKJV) A RELATIVE 5 Who is this coming up from the wilderness, Leaning upon her beloved? I awakened you under the apple tree. There your mother brought you forth; There she who bore you brought you forth. THE SHULAMITE TO HER BELOVED 6 Set me as a seal upon your heart, … Continue reading Back from the Honeymoon
More of You
Song of Solomon 8:1–4 (NKJV) 8:1 Oh, that you were like my brother, Who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I should find you outside, I would kiss you; I would not be despised. 2 I would lead you and bring you Into the house of my mother, She who used to instruct me. I … Continue reading More of You
The Love Fest Continues
Song of Solomon 7:7–13 (NKJV) 7 This stature of yours is like a palm tree, And your breasts like its clusters. 8 I said, “I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of its branches.” Let now your breasts be like clusters of the vine, The fragrance of your breath like … Continue reading The Love Fest Continues
Beautiful Intimacy
Song of Solomon 7:1–6 (NKJV) THE BELOVED 7:1 How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skillful workman. 2 Your navel is a rounded goblet; It lacks no blended beverage. Your waist is a heap of wheat Set … Continue reading Beautiful Intimacy
This is My Beloved
Song of Solomon 5:12–16 (NKJV) 12 His eyes are like doves By the rivers of waters, Washed with milk, And fitly set. 13 His cheeks are like a bed of spices, Banks of scented herbs. His lips are lilies, Dripping liquid myrrh. 14 His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl. His body is … Continue reading This is My Beloved
I am Lovesick (Chief Among Ten Thousand)
Song of Solomon 5:6–11 (NKJV) 6 I opened for my beloved, But my beloved had turned away and was gone. My heart leaped up when he spoke. I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. 7 The watchmen who went about the city found me. … Continue reading I am Lovesick (Chief Among Ten Thousand)
You Have Captivated My Heart
Song of Solomon 4:9–16 (NKJV) 9 You have ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse; You have ravished my heart With one look of your eyes, With one link of your necklace. 10 How fair is your love, My sister, my spouse! How much better than wine is your love, And the scent of your … Continue reading You Have Captivated My Heart
You are Fair, My Love
Song of Solomon 4:1–8 (NKJV) THE BELOVED 4:1 Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats, Going down from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn sheep Which have come up from the washing, … Continue reading You are Fair, My Love
Come Away
Song of Solomon 2:8–13 (NKJV) THE SHULAMITE 8 The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes Leaping upon the mountains, Skipping upon the hills. 9 My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall; He is looking through the windows, Gazing through the lattice. 10 My beloved spoke, … Continue reading Come Away
His Banner Over Me is Love
Song of Solomon 2:1–7 (NKJV) 2 I am the rose of Sharon, And the lily of the valleys. THE BELOVED 2 Like a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters. THE SHULAMITE 3 Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, So is my beloved among the sons. I sat … Continue reading His Banner Over Me is Love