Song Of Solomon 5:13 net — His cheeks are like garden beds full of balsam trees yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with drops of…

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"His cheeks are like garden beds full of balsam trees yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with drops of myrrh."

— Song Of Solomon 5:13, NET Bible

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Song Of Solomon 5 — Context

10

The Beloved to the Maidens: My beloved is dazzling and ruddy; he stands out in comparison to all other men.

11

His head is like the purest gold. His hair is curly– black like a raven.

12

His eyes are like doves by streams of water, washed in milk, mounted like jewels.

13

His cheeks are like garden beds full of balsam trees yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with drops of myrrh.

14

His arms are like rods of gold set with chrysolite. His abdomen is like polished ivory inlaid with sapphires.

15

His legs are like pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as its cedars.

16

His mouth is very sweet; he is totally desirable. This is my beloved! This is my companion, O maidens of Jerusalem!

Song Of Solomon 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 5:13 say?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 in the NET Bible reads: “His cheeks are like garden beds full of balsam trees yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with drops of myrrh.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 5:13 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 5, verse 13.
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 5:13.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 5:13 in?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 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 5:13?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 reads (NET): “His cheeks are like garden beds full of balsam trees yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with drops of myrrh.” 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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