World English Bible
Song of Solomon 3:8
“They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.”
Verse in context — Song of Solomon 3
6
Who is this who comes up from the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all spices of the merchant?
7
Behold, it is Solomon's carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.
8
They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.
9
King Solomon made himself a carriage of the wood of Lebanon.
10
He made its pillars of silver, its bottom of gold, its seat of purple, its midst being paved with love, from the daughters of Jerusalem.
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A poetic celebration of love and intimacy, often seen as a picture of God’s love.
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