Song Of Solomon 1:12 web — While the king sat at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.

World English Bible

"While the king sat at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance."

— Song Of Solomon 1:12, World English Bible

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Song Of Solomon 1 — Context

9

I have compared you, my love, to a steed in Pharaoh's chariots.

10

Your cheeks are beautiful with earrings, your neck with strings of jewels.

11

We will make you earrings of gold, with studs of silver. Beloved

12

While the king sat at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.

13

My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh, that lies between my breasts.

14

My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi. Lover

15

Behold, you are beautiful, my love. Behold, you are beautiful. Your eyes are doves. Beloved

Song Of Solomon 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 1:12 say?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 in the World English Bible reads: “While the king sat at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 1:12 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional). It was written c. 965 BC.
What is the book of Song Of Solomon about?
The Song of Solomon is a love poem between a bridegroom and his bride — a celebration of marital love as something pure, joyful, and given by God. Christian tradition has long read it also as an allegory of Christ's love for his church.
What are the major themes of Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon explores themes including Love, Marriage, Beauty, Desire, Covenant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Song Of Solomon 1:12.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 1:12 in?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Song Of Solomon 1:12?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 reads (WEB): “While the king sat at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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