Song of Solomon 8:9
If she is a wall, we will build upon her a turret of silver. And if she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
10I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers. Then I was in his eyes as one who found peace.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:11We will make thee plaits of gold with studs of silver.
Isaiah 58:12And those who shall be of thee shall build the old waste places. Thou shall raise up the foundations of many generations, and thou shall be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
Isaiah 61:4And they shall build the old wastes. They shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.
Matthew 16:18And I also say to thee, that thou are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Acts 15:16After these things I will return, and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David that has fallen. And I will rebuild the things of it that have been demolished, and I will restore it,
Ephesians 2:20Which was built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner,
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 8:9-13
Concern for the Gentiles; Privileges and Duties of the Church. 8 We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for? 9 If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar. 10 I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour. 11 Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-hamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof… Read the whole commentary →