Song of Solomon 8:9
If she is a wall, we will build a tower of silver upon her. If she is a door, we will enclose her with panels of cedar.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:11We will make you ornaments of gold, studded with beads of silver.
Isaiah 58:12Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.
Isaiah 61:4They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations.
Matthew 16:18And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Acts 15:16‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,
Ephesians 2:20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself as the cornerstone.
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 →