Song of Solomon 8:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

You who dwell in the gardens, my companions are listening for your voice. Let me hear it!

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou that dwellest in the gardens, The companions hearken for thy voice: Cause me to hear it.

Bible in Basic English

You who have your resting-place in the gardens, the friends give ear to your voice; make me give ear to it.

Free Bible Version

My darling, sitting there in the gardens with companions listening to you—please talk to me!

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it.

Translation for Translators

You are staying in the gardens and my friends are listening to your voice; so allow me to hear it, too.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You who live in the gardens, my companions are listening for your voice; let me hear it. The woman speaking to the man

Noah Webster Bible

Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it .

World English Bible

You who dwell in the gardens, with friends in attendance, let me hear your voice!

Young's Literal Translation

The companions are attending to thy voice, Cause me to hear. Flee, my beloved, and be like to a roe,

Context

The Bridegroom

¹²But my own vineyard is mine to give; the thousand shekels are for you, O Solomon, and two hundred are for those who tend its fruit. ¹³You who dwell in the gardens, my companions are listening for your voice. Let me hear it!

Summary

In this verse, the Shulammite woman expresses her desire for her beloved to come quickly like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices. This poetic imagery conveys her longing for intimacy and reunion with her lover. It reflects the deep yearning and anticipation for the presence and companionship of the one she loves, illustrating the beauty and intensity of romantic love. The verse captures the essence of devotion and the joy of being united with the beloved, portraying a profound emotional connection and desire for closeness.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

8:13 The scene has changed from that of the lease payment to the more familiar and pleasant gardens. • your companions: It appears that the wife may be talking with her friends. Her man is gently jealous and wants her to himself.