Song of Solomon 5:16
His mouth is sweetness; yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.
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Psalms 19:10They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
Psalms 89:6For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who amongst the sons of the heavenly beings is like the LORD,
Psalms 148:13Let them praise the LORD’s name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
Song of Solomon 1:16Behold, you are beautiful, my beloved, yes, pleasant; and our couch is verdant.
Song of Solomon 2:3As the apple tree amongst the trees of the wood, so is my beloved amongst the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, his fruit was sweet to my taste.
Song of Solomon 6:3I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. He browses amongst the lilies.
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 →