Song of Solomon 1:3 · King James Version

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
Song of Solomon 1:3 in the King James Version reads: “Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.”. Read it in the full context of Song of Solomon 1, or compare how other translations render it below.

Song of Solomon 1:3 in Other Translations

KJV Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
WEB Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured out, therefore the virgins love you.
ASV Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is as oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.
YLT For fragrance are thy perfumes good. Perfume emptied out—thy name, Therefore have virgins loved thee!
WBT Because of the savor of thy good ointments thy name [is as] ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
DBY Thine ointments savour sweetly; Thy name is an ointment poured forth: Therefore do the virgins love thee.

Questions about Song of Solomon 1:3

What does Song of Solomon 1:3 say?

Song of Solomon 1:3 in the King James Version reads: “Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.” Read it in the full context of Song of Solomon 1, alongside the classic commentary on this page.

Where is Song of Solomon 1:3 found in the Bible?

Song of Solomon 1:3 is in the book of Song of Solomon, chapter 1, verse 3, in the Old Testament.

What Bible translation is Song of Solomon 1:3 shown in?

This is the King James Version (KJV), a public-domain translation. You can compare how other translations render Song of Solomon 1:3 in the table on this page.

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