Song Of Solomon 4:6 web — Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away, I will go to the mountain of myrrh, to the hill of frankincense.

World English Bible

"Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away, I will go to the mountain of myrrh, to the hill of frankincense."

— Song Of Solomon 4:6, World English Bible

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Song Of Solomon 4 — Context

3

Your lips are like scarlet thread. Your mouth is lovely. Your temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind your veil.

4

Your neck is like David's tower built for an armory, whereon a thousand shields hang, all the shields of the mighty men.

5

Your two breasts are like two fawns that are twins of a roe, which feed among the lilies.

6

Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away, I will go to the mountain of myrrh, to the hill of frankincense.

7

You are all beautiful, my love. There is no spot in you.

8

Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, with me from Lebanon. Look from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.

9

You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride. You have ravished my heart with one of your eyes, with one chain of your neck.

Song Of Solomon 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 4:6 say?
Song Of Solomon 4:6 in the World English Bible reads: “Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away, I will go to the mountain of myrrh, to the hill of frankincense.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 4:6 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 4:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 4, verse 6.
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 4:6.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 4:6 in?
Song Of Solomon 4:6 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 4:6?
Song Of Solomon 4:6 reads (WEB): “Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away, I will go to the mountain of myrrh, to the hill of frankincense.” 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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