Song of Solomon 8:9
If she is a wall, we will build on her a turret of silver. If she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10I am a wall, and my breasts like towers, then I was in his eyes like one who found peace.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:11We will make you earrings of gold, with studs of silver.
Isaiah 58:12Those who will be of you will build the old waste places. You will raise up the foundations of many generations. You will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Paths with Dwellings.
Isaiah 61:4They will rebuild the old ruins. They will raise up the former devastated places. They will repair the ruined cities that have been devastated for many generations.
Matthew 16:18I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Acts 15:16‘After these things I will return. I will again build the tabernacle of David, which has fallen. I will again build its ruins. I will set it up
Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief 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 →