The Passion Translation, 2021 - Song of Solomon 1 (Passion Bible)

Song of Solomon Chapter 1 (Passion Bible)

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Introduction

¹ The most amazing song of all, by King Solomon. The Shulamite[1]

² Let him[2] smother me with kisses — his Spirit-kiss divine.[3] So kind are your caresses,[4] I drink them in like the sweetest wine![5]

³ Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasing — over and over poured out. For your lovely name is “Flowing Oil.”[6] No wonder the brides-to-be adore you.[7]

⁴ Draw me into your heart. We will run away together into the king’s cloud-filled chamber.[8] The Chorus of Friends We will remember your love, rejoicing and delighting in you,[9] celebrating your every kiss as better than wine. No wonder righteousness adores you!

⁵ Jerusalem maidens, in this twilight darkness[10] I know I am so unworthy — so in need. The Shepherd-King Yet you are so lovely! The Shulamite I feel as dark and dry as the desert tents of the wandering nomads.[11] The Shepherd-King Yet you are so lovely — like the fine linen tapestry hanging in the Holy Place.

⁶ Please don’t stare in scorn because of my dark and sinful ways.[12] My angry brothers quarreled with me and appointed me guardian of their ministry vineyards, yet I’ve not tended my vineyard within.

⁷ Won’t you tell me, lover of my soul, where do you feed your flock? Where do you lead your beloved ones[13] to rest in the heat of the day? For I wish to be wrapped all around you as I wander among the flocks of your shepherds. It is you I long for, with no veil between us![14]

⁸ Listen, my radiant one — if you ever lose sight of me, just follow in my footsteps where I lead my lovers. Come with your burdens and cares. Come to the place near the sanctuary of my shepherds.[15]

⁹ My dearest one,[16] let me tell you how I see you — you are so thrilling to me. To gaze upon you is like looking at one of Pharaoh’s finest horses — a strong, regal steed pulling his royal chariot.[17]

¹⁰ Your tender cheeks are aglow — your earrings and gem-laden necklaces set them ablaze.

¹¹ We will enhance your beauty,[18] encircling you with our golden reins of love. You will be marked with our redeeming grace.[19]

¹² As the king surrounded me at his table,[20] the sweet fragrance of my praise perfume[21] awakened the night.

¹³ A sachet of myrrh is my lover, like a tied-up bundle of myrrh[22] resting over my heart.

¹⁴ He is like a bouquet of henna blossoms — henna plucked near the vines at the fountain of the Lamb.[23] I will hold him and never let him part.

¹⁵ Look at you, my dearest darling, you are so lovely! You are beauty itself to me.[24] Your passionate eyes are like gentle doves.[25]

¹⁶ My beloved one,[26] both handsome and winsome, you are pleasing beyond words. Our resting place[27] is anointed and flourishing, like a green forest meadow bathed in light.

¹⁷ Rafters of cedar branches are over our heads and balconies of pleasant-smelling pines.[28]

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1	The most amazing song of all, by King Solomon. The Shulamite[1]
2	Let him[2] smother me with kisses — his Spirit-kiss divine.[3] So kind are your caresses,[4] I drink them in like the sweetest wine![5]
3	Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasing — over and over poured out. For your lovely name is “Flowing Oil.”[6] No wonder the brides-to-be adore you.[7]
4	Draw me into your heart. We will run away together into the king’s cloud-filled chamber.[8] The Chorus of Friends We will remember your love, rejoicing and delighting in you,[9] celebrating your every kiss as better than wine. No wonder righteousness adores you!
5	Jerusalem maidens, in this twilight darkness[10] I know I am so unworthy — so in need. The Shepherd-King Yet you are so lovely! The Shulamite I feel as dark and dry as the desert tents of the wandering nomads.[11] The Shepherd-King Yet you are so lovely — like the fine linen tapestry hanging in the Holy Place.
6	Please don’t stare in scorn because of my dark and sinful ways.[12] My angry brothers quarreled with me and appointed me guardian of their ministry vineyards, yet I’ve not tended my vineyard within.
7	Won’t you tell me, lover of my soul, where do you feed your flock? Where do you lead your beloved ones[13] to rest in the heat of the day? For I wish to be wrapped all around you as I wander among the flocks of your shepherds. It is you I long for, with no veil between us![14]
8	Listen, my radiant one — if you ever lose sight of me, just follow in my footsteps where I lead my lovers. Come with your burdens and cares. Come to the place near the sanctuary of my shepherds.[15]
9	My dearest one,[16] let me tell you how I see you — you are so thrilling to me. To gaze upon you is like looking at one of Pharaoh’s finest horses — a strong, regal steed pulling his royal chariot.[17]
10	Your tender cheeks are aglow — your earrings and gem-laden necklaces set them ablaze.
11	We will enhance your beauty,[18] encircling you with our golden reins of love. You will be marked with our redeeming grace.[19]
12	As the king surrounded me at his table,[20] the sweet fragrance of my praise perfume[21] awakened the night.
13	A sachet of myrrh is my lover, like a tied-up bundle of myrrh[22] resting over my heart.
14	He is like a bouquet of henna blossoms — henna plucked near the vines at the fountain of the Lamb.[23] I will hold him and never let him part.
15	Look at you, my dearest darling, you are so lovely! You are beauty itself to me.[24] Your passionate eyes are like gentle doves.[25]
16	My beloved one,[26] both handsome and winsome, you are pleasing beyond words. Our resting place[27] is anointed and flourishing, like a green forest meadow bathed in light.
17	Rafters of cedar branches are over our heads and balconies of pleasant-smelling pines.[28]

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