Song of Solomon 1:12 · King James Version

While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
Song of Solomon 1:12 in the King James Version reads: “While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.”. Read it in the full context of Song of Solomon 1, or compare how other translations render it below.

Song of Solomon 1:12 in the Original Hebrew

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Song of Solomon 1:12 in Other Translations

KJV While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
WEB While the king sat at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.
ASV While the king sat at his table, My spikenard sent forth its fragrance.
YLT While the king is in his circle, My spikenard hath given its fragrance.
WBT While the king [sitteth] at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth its smell.
DBY While the king is at his table, My spikenard sendeth forth its fragrance.

Questions about Song of Solomon 1:12

What does Song of Solomon 1:12 say?

Song of Solomon 1:12 in the King James Version reads: “While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.” Read it in the full context of Song of Solomon 1, alongside the classic commentary on this page.

Where is Song of Solomon 1:12 found in the Bible?

Song of Solomon 1:12 is in the book of Song of Solomon, chapter 1, verse 12, in the Old Testament.

What Bible translation is Song of Solomon 1:12 shown in?

This is the King James Version (KJV), a public-domain translation. You can compare how other translations render Song of Solomon 1:12 in the table on this page.

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