Song of Solomon 4:16

KJV

Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.

— Song of Solomon 4:16, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Song of Solomon Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. The lover delivers an extended description of his beloved's beauty from head to waist: hair like a flock of goats, teeth like ewes, cheeks like pomegranate halves, neck like David's tower. He declares her a locked garden and fountain sealed, …

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Other Translations

ASV

Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; Blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, And eat his precious fruits.

YLT

Awake, O north wind, and come, O south, Cause my garden to breathe forth, its spices let flow, Let my beloved come to his garden, And eat its pleasant fruits!

BBE

Be awake, O north wind; and come, O south, blowing on my garden, so that its spices may come out. Let my loved one come into his garden, and take of his good fruits.

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