Song of Solomon 1

Song of Solomon 1:1

Is better - Of a more gallant and generous spirit, and more valiant and victorious.

Song of Solomon 1:2

The lot - As the ancient practice was in deciding doubtful things. The event of which though casual to men, is directed by God’s providence.

Song of Solomon 1:4

The lot - As the ancient practice was in deciding doubtful things. The event of which though casual to men, is directed by God’s providence.

Song of Solomon 1:5

The lot - As the ancient practice was in deciding doubtful things. The event of which though casual to men, is directed by God’s providence.

Song of Solomon 1:6

The lot - As the ancient practice was in deciding doubtful things. The event of which though casual to men, is directed by God’s providence.

Song of Solomon 1:7

False lips - To false accusations and calumnies, which give him occasion and encouragement to do mischief.

Song of Solomon 1:10

Excellent speech - Discourse of high and excellent things.

Song of Solomon 1:11

A precious stone - Pleasant and acceptable; and withal dazzles his eyes. Whithersoever - To whomsoever it is presented. But this, as also many of her proverbs, are to be understood of most men, not of all.

Song of Solomon 1:12

Covereth - That conceals as far as he may, other mens faults.

Song of Solomon 1:14

Rebellion - Against God. Messenger - Or, a cruel angel, the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel.

Song of Solomon 1:15

Folly - In the heat of his lust or passion.

Song of Solomon 1:17

Letteth out - By cutting the bank of a river. Leave off - Avoid the occasions, and prevent the beginning of contention.