Song of Solomon 1

1:1

The Song of songs, which is Solomon’s.

This is Solomon’s Song .

1:2

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth;

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.

1:3

Your oils have a pleasing fragrance.

The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.

1:4

Take me away with you.

Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you.

1:5

I am dark, but lovely,

I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon.

1:6

Don’t stare at me because I am dark,

Do not stare because I am dark, for the sun has gazed upon me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; they made me a keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have neglected.

1:7

Tell me, you whom my soul loves,

Tell me, O one I love, where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest them at midday? Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions?

1:8

If you don’t know, most beautiful amongst women,

If you do not know, O fairest of women, follow the tracks of the flock, and graze your young goats near the tents of the shepherds.

1:9

I have compared you, my love,

I compare you, my darling, to a mare among Pharaoh’s chariots.