Song of Solomon 5:12
His eyes are as doves, by the pools of waters, washed with milk, sitting by the pools.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.
In Context
11His head is as very fine gold, his locks are flowing, black as a raven.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 4:1Behold, thou art fair, my companion; behold, thou art fair; thine eyes are doves, beside thy veil: thy hair is as flocks of goats, that have appeared from Galaad.
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 5:10-16
Enquiring after the Excellencies of Christ; The Church's Confidence in Christ. 9 What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? 10 My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. 11 His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. 12 His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set. 13 His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as… Read the whole commentary →