Song of Solomon 8:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace.

American Standard Version (1901)

I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers thereof Then was I in his eyes as one that found peace.

Bible in Basic English

I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers; then was I in his eyes as one to whom good chance had come.

Free Bible Version

I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So when he looks at me he's happy!

King James (Authorized) Version

I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour.

Translation for Translators

My chest was previously flat like [MET] a wall, but now my breasts are big like [SIM] towers. So the one who loves me is delighted with me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I was a wall, but my breasts are now like fortress towers; so I am in his eyes as one who brings peace.

Noah Webster Bible

I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favor.

World English Bible

I am a wall, and my breasts like towers, then I was in his eyes like one who found peace.

Young's Literal Translation

I [am] a wall, and my breasts as towers, Then I have been in his eyes as one finding peace.

Context

The Bride

⁹If she is a wall, we will build a tower of silver to protect her. If she is a door, we will enclose her with panels of cedar. ¹⁰I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace. ¹¹Solomon had a vineyard in Baal-hamon. He leased it to the tenants. For its fruit, each was to bring a thousand shekels of silver.

Summary

In this verse, the bride speaks of her love for her beloved, expressing a deep affection and desire to be close to him. It reflects the intimacy and devotion found in a loving relationship, symbolizing the bond between Christ and His church. The verse conveys the beauty of unity and oneness in love, illustrating the spiritual connection between believers and Jesus. It serves as a reminder of the profound love that God has for His people and the joy that comes from being in His presence.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

8:10 I was a virgin, like a wall: The woman affirms that she was chaste in preparation for marriage. • now . . . like towers: The woman describes herself in the language of desirability (cp. 4:4; 7:4, 8) and challenges her brothers’ perception of her as immature.