Because of the [a]savor of thy good ointments, thy name is as an ointment poured out: therefore the [b]virgins love thee.

[c]Draw me: we will run after thee: the King hath brought me into his [d]chambers: we will rejoice and be glad in thee: we will remember thy love more than wine: the righteous do love thee.

I am [e]black, O daughters of Jerusalem, but comely, as the tents of [f]Kedar, and as the [g]curtains of Solomon.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 1:2 The feeling of thy great benefits.
  2. Song of Solomon 1:2 They that are pure in heart and conversation.
  3. Song of Solomon 1:3 The faithful confess that they cannot come to Christ, except they be drawn.
  4. Song of Solomon 1:3 Meaning, the secret joy that is not known to the world.
  5. Song of Solomon 1:4 The Church confesseth her spots and sin, but hath confidence in the favor of Christ.
  6. Song of Solomon 1:4 Kedar was Ishmael’s son, of whom came the Arabians that dwelt in tents.
  7. Song of Solomon 1:4 Which within were all set with precious stones and Jewels.

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