📖 Song of Solomon — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Song of Solomon 1:1 The Rsong of songs, which is Solomon’s.
Song of Solomon 1:2 Let Rhim kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for Tthy love is better than wine.
Song of Solomon 1:3 Because of Rthe savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
Song of Solomon 1:4 RDraw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: Tthe upright love thee.
Song of Solomon 1:5 I am Rblack, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
Song of Solomon 1:6 RLook not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother’s children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.
Song of Solomon 1:7 Tell me, RO thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be Tas one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions?
Song of Solomon 1:8 If thou know not, RO thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds’ tents.
Song of Solomon 1:9 I have compared thee, RO my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh’s chariots.
Song of Solomon 1:10 RThy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.
Song of Solomon 1:11 RWe will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver.
Song of Solomon 1:12 While Rthe king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
Song of Solomon 1:13 A Rbundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.
Song of Solomon 1:14 My Rbeloved is unto me as a cluster of Tcamphire in the vineyards of Engedi.
Song of Solomon 1:15 Behold, thou art fair, RTmy love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes.
Song of Solomon 1:16 Behold, Rthou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.
Song of Solomon 1:17 The Rbeams of our house are cedar, and our Trafters of fir.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Song of Solomon 1:1–6 — Longing and the dignity of the beloved
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Affection, fragrance, and desire begin the poem. The woman describes beauty alongside sun-darkened skin and imposed vineyard labor; her dignity is not reduced to appearance or status.
Key Truth: Honor the beloved’s dignity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of songs, which is Solomon’s.” (Song of Solomon 1:1)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy ____ is better than wine.” (Song of Solomon 1:2)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:2 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother’s ____ were angry with me; they made me the keeper of …” (Song of Solomon 1:6)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Song of Solomon 1:7–12 — Seeking and answering with affection
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
She seeks the beloved among shepherds, and admiring replies use rich poetic comparisons. The shifting voices invite careful reading rather than treating each image as literal description.
Key Truth: Listen with respectful affection.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Tell me, O thou whom my ____ loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to …” (Song of Solomon 1:7)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “We will make thee borders of ____ with studs of silver.” (Song of Solomon 1:11)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth …” (Song of Solomon 1:12)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Song of Solomon 1:13–17 — Mutual delight in poetic images
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Myrrh, flowers, doves, and a green setting express intimate delight. The poetry celebrates cherished relationship without turning a person into a possession.
Key Truth: Express affection with respect.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “A ____ of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie …” (Song of Solomon 1:13)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:13 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Behold, thou art fair, my ____ ; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes.” (Song of Solomon 1:15)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.” (Song of Solomon 1:17)
Find it in Song of Solomon 1:17 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 2:24 — Marriage is described as a joined relationship.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can affection communicate respect as well as delight?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the poured-ointment image describe the beloved’s name?
2. What tension is expressed in the vineyard complaint?
3. What does the question about the flock seek?
4. How do fragrances function in the chapter’s descriptions?
5. How do the closing compliments portray the lovers?
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