Song of Solomon 7:1

Verse

How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O daughter of the prince! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the handiwork of a master.

American Standard Version (1901)

How beautiful are thy feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! Thy rounded thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skilful workman.

Bible in Basic English

How beautiful are your feet in their shoes, O king's daughter! The curves of your legs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a good workman:

Free Bible Version

How beautiful are your sandaled feet, princess! Your curved thighs are like ornaments made by a master craftsman.

King James (Authorized) Version

How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince’s daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.

Translation for Translators

You who are the daughter of a prince/king, you have lovely feet in your sandals. Your curved hips/thighs are like [SIM] jewels that have been made by a ◄skilled craftsman/man who shapes jewels very well►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

How beautiful your feet appear in your sandals, prince's daughter! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a master craftsman.

Noah Webster Bible

How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a skillful workman.

World English Bible

How beautiful are your feet in sandals, prince’s daughter! Your rounded thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a skillful workman.

Young's Literal Translation

As the chorus of 'Mahanaim.' How beautiful were thy feet with sandals, O daughter of Nadib. The turnings of thy sides [are] as ornaments, Work of the hands of an artificer.

Context

Admiration by the Bridegroom

¹How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O daughter of the prince! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the handiwork of a master. ²Your navel is a rounded goblet; it never lacks blended wine. Your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by the lilies.

Summary

This verse in the Song of Solomon describes the beauty of the bride, using imagery of her feet in sandals and the curves of her thighs. It portrays the admiration and desire of the bridegroom for his beloved, celebrating her physical attractiveness. The poetic language reflects the deep love and intimacy between the bride and groom, illustrating the joy and passion found in marital relationships. Overall, this verse captures the essence of love, desire, and appreciation within the context of marriage as depicted in the Song of Solomon.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

7:1-5 The man now praises the woman’s dancing feet and then ascends her sensuous body to her flowing hair (7:1-5). • This queenly maiden (literally prince’s daughter) might or might not be from a royal family, but the man considers her as fine as royalty.