Song of Solomon 8:9
If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.—
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
10I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favor.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:11Chains of gold will we make for thee with studs of silver.—
Isaiah 58:12And they that spring from thee shall build up the ancient ruins; the foundations of many generations shalt thou raise up again: and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breaches, The restorer of paths to the dwelling-place.
Isaiah 61:4And they shall build up the ancient ruins, desolate places of former times shall they raise up, and they shall renew ruined cities, the desolate places of many generations.
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 →