Song of Solomon 8:10
I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers; then was I in his eyes as one to whom good chance had come.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 6:8But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.
Proverbs 3:4So you will have grace and a good name in the eyes of God and men.
Song of Solomon 4:5Your two breasts are like two young roes of the same birth, which take their food among the lilies.
Song of Solomon 7:7You are tall like a palm-tree, and your breasts are like the fruit of the vine.
Ezekiel 16:7And be increased in number like the buds of the field; and you were increased and became great, and you came to the time of love: your breasts were formed and your hair was long; but you were uncovered and without clothing.
Romans 5:1For which reason, because we have righteousness through faith, let us be at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
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 →