Song Of Solomon 5:11 asv — His head isasthe most fine gold; His locks are bushy, and black as a raven.

American Standard Version

"His head isasthe most fine gold; His locks are bushy, and black as a raven. "

— Song Of Solomon 5:11, American Standard Version

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Song Of Solomon 5:11 in Other Translations

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Song Of Solomon 5 — Context

8

I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, If ye find my beloved, That ye tell him, that I am sick from love.

9

What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? What is thy beloved more than another beloved, That thou dost so adjure us?

10

My beloved is white and ruddy, The chiefest among ten thousand.

11

His head isasthe most fine gold; His locks are bushy, and black as a raven.

12

His eyes are like doves beside the water-brooks, Washed with milk, and fitly set.

13

His cheeks are as a bed of spices, Asbanks of sweet herbs: His lips are as lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.

14

His hands areasrings of gold set with beryl: His body isasivory work overlaid with sapphires.

Song Of Solomon 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 5:11 say?
Song Of Solomon 5:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “His head isasthe most fine gold; His locks are bushy, and black as a raven. ”
Where is Song Of Solomon 5:11 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 5, verse 11.
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 5:11.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 5:11 in?
Song Of Solomon 5:11 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 5:11?
Song Of Solomon 5:11 reads (ASV): “His head isasthe most fine gold; His locks are bushy, and black as a raven. ” 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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