King James Version (KJV)
Song of Solomon 5:13
“His cheeks [are] as a bed of spices, [as] sweet flowers: his lips [like] lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.”
Verse in context — Song of Solomon 5
11
His head [is as] the most fine gold, his locks [are] bushy, [and] black as a raven.
12
His eyes [are] as [the eyes] of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, [and] fitly set.
13
His cheeks [are] as a bed of spices, [as] sweet flowers: his lips [like] lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.
14
His hands [are as] gold rings set with the beryl: his belly [is as] bright ivory overlaid [with] sapphires.
15
His legs [are as] pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance [is] as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
About Song of Solomon
A poetic celebration of love and intimacy, often seen as a picture of God’s love.
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