King James Version (KJV)
Song of Solomon 1:3
“Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name [is as] ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.”
Verse in context — Song of Solomon 1
1
The song of songs, which [is] Solomon's.
2
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love [is] better than wine.
3
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name [is as] ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
4
Draw 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: the upright love thee.
5
I [am] black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
About Song of Solomon
A poetic celebration of love and intimacy, often seen as a picture of God’s love.
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