Song of Solomon 4:11

Verse

Your lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thy lips, O my bride, drop as the honeycomb: Honey and milk are under thy tongue; And the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

Bible in Basic English

Your lips are dropping honey; honey and milk are under your tongue; and the smell of your clothing is like the smell of Lebanon.

Free Bible Version

Nectar drips from your lips; milk and honey are under your tongue. The smell of your clothes is like the fragrance of Lebanon.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

Translation for Translators

Being kissed by you is as enjoyable as eating [MTY] honey; your kisses are as sweet as milk mixed with honey. The aroma of your clothes is like [SIM] the aroma of cedar trees in Lebanon.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Your lips, my bride, drip honey; honey and milk are under your tongue; the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.

Noah Webster Bible

Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honey-comb; honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

World English Bible

Your lips, my bride, drip like the honeycomb. Honey and milk are under your tongue. The smell of your garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

Young's Literal Translation

Thy lips drop honey, O spouse, Honey and milk [are] under thy tongue, And the fragrance of thy garments [Is] as the fragrance of Lebanon.

Context

The Bridegroom

¹⁰How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices. ¹¹Your lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon.

Summary

This verse from the Song of Solomon describes the beauty and sweetness of the bride's lips, which are compared to a honeycomb dripping with honey. It symbolizes the delightful and loving words that flow from her mouth, bringing joy and satisfaction to her beloved. The imagery conveys the intimacy and tenderness of their relationship, highlighting the power of loving communication in strengthening their bond. Overall, this verse celebrates the beauty of love expressed through kind and affectionate words.

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