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Song Of Solomon 2:16
Song of Solomon 2:16 Translations
King James Version (KJV)
My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.
American King James Version (AKJV)
My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feeds among the lilies.
American Standard Version (ASV)
My beloved is mine, and I am his: He feedeth his flock among the lilies.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
My loved one is mine, and I am his: he takes his food among the flowers.
Webster's Revision
My beloved is mine, and I am his: He feedeth his flock among the lilies.
World English Bible
My beloved is mine, and I am his. He browses among the lilies.
English Revised Version (ERV)
My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth his flock among the lilies.
Clarke's Commentary on Song of Solomon 2:16
My beloved is mine - The words of the bride on his entering: "I am thy own; thou art wholly mine."
He feedeth among the lilies - The odor with which he is surrounded is as fine as if he passed the night among the sweetest scented flowers.
He feedeth among the lilies - The odor with which he is surrounded is as fine as if he passed the night among the sweetest scented flowers.
Barnes' Notes on Song of Solomon 2:16
Feedeth among the lilies - Pursues his occupation as a shepherd among congenial scenes and objects of gentleness and beauty.
Wesley's Notes on Song of Solomon 2:16
2:16 My beloved - These are the words of the bride, who having come to him upon his gracious invitation, now maketh her boast of him. He feedeth - Abideth and refresheth himself amongst his faithful people, who are compared to lillies, ver.2.
Verses Related to Song of Solomon 2:16
Song of Solomon 4:10 - How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!
1 Peter 4:8 - And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Proverbs 10:12 - Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.