Song Of Solomon 5:16 nasb — "His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of J…

NASB

""His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.""

— Song Of Solomon 5:16, NASB

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Song Of Solomon 5 — Context

13

"His cheeks are like a bed of balsam, Banks of sweet-scented herbs; His lips are lilies Dripping with liquid myrrh.

14

"His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl; His abdomen is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires.

15

"His legs are pillars of alabaster Set on pedestals of pure gold; His appearance is like Lebanon Choice as the cedars.

16

"His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."

Song Of Solomon 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 5:16 say?
Song Of Solomon 5:16 in the NASB reads: “"His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."”
Where is Song Of Solomon 5:16 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 5:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 5, verse 16.
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 5:16.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 5:16 in?
Song Of Solomon 5:16 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 5:16?
Song Of Solomon 5:16 reads (NASB): “"His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."” 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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