Song of Solomon 8:10
If she is a wall, let us build a rampart of silver upon it. If she is a door, let us join it together with boards of cedar.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 6:8Yet truly, Noah found grace before the Lord.
Proverbs 3:4And so shall you discover grace and good discipline, in the sight of God and men.
Song of Solomon 4:5Your two breasts are like two young does, twins that pasture among the lilies.
Song of Solomon 7:7Most beloved one, how beautiful you are, and how graceful in delights!
Ezekiel 16:7I multiplied you like the seedling of the field. And you were multiplied and became great, and you advanced and arrived at the ornament of a woman. Your breasts rose up, and your hair grew. And you were naked and full of shame.
Romans 5:1Therefore, having been justified by 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 →