Song Of Solomon 8:9 nasb — "If she is a wall, We will build on her a battlement of silver; But if she is a door, We will barricade her with planks…

NASB

""If she is a wall, We will build on her a battlement of silver; But if she is a door, We will barricade her with planks of cedar.""

— Song Of Solomon 8:9, NASB

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Song Of Solomon 8 — Context

6

"Put me like a seal over your heart, Like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, Jealousy is as severe as Sheol; Its flashes are flashes of fire, The very flame of the LORD.

7

"Many waters cannot quench love, Nor will rivers overflow it; If a man were to give all the riches of his house for love, It would be utterly despised."

8

"We have a little sister, And she has no breasts; What shall we do for our sister On the day when she is spoken for?

9

"If she is a wall, We will build on her a battlement of silver; But if she is a door, We will barricade her with planks of cedar."

10

"I was a wall, and my breasts were like towers; Then I became in his eyes as one who finds peace.

11

"Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-hamon; He entrusted the vineyard to caretakers. Each one was to bring a thousand shekels of silver for its fruit.

12

"My very own vineyard is at my disposal; The thousand shekels are for you, Solomon, And two hundred are for those who take care of its fruit."

Song Of Solomon 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 8:9 say?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 in the NASB reads: “"If she is a wall, We will build on her a battlement of silver; But if she is a door, We will barricade her with planks of cedar."”
Where is Song Of Solomon 8:9 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 8, verse 9.
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 8:9.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 8:9 in?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 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 8:9?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 reads (NASB): “"If she is a wall, We will build on her a battlement of silver; But if she is a door, We will barricade her with planks of cedar."” 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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