Song of Solomon 1:11
Chains of gold will we make for thee with studs of silver.—
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver.
In Context
10Comely are thy cheeks between strings [of pearls], thy neck with rows [of jewels].
12While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth its [pleasant] smell.
Cross References
Psalms 149:4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people; he will adorn the meek with salvation.
Ezekiel 16:12And I placed a ring on thy nose, and earrings in thy ears, and a crown of splendor on thy head.
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 1:8-12
The Love of the Church to Christ. 7 Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? 8 If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents. 9 I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots. 10 Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold. 11… Read the whole commentary →