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Thus I have become in his eyes like one bringing contentment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/songs/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I was a virgin, like a wall; now my breasts are like towers. When my lover looks at me, he is delighted with what he sees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/songs/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I was a wall, and my breasts were like towers; then I was in his eyes as one who finds peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/songs/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/songs/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I <i>am</i> a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/songs/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I <i>am</i> a wall, And my breasts like towers; Then I became in his eyes As one who found peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/songs/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I was a wall, and my breasts were like towers; Then I became in his eyes as one who finds peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/songs/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I was a wall, and my breasts were like towers; Then I became in his eyes as one who finds peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/songs/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I was a wall, and my breasts were like towers; Then I became in his eyes as one who finds peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/songs/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“I was a wall, and my breasts were like towers; Then I became in his eyes as one who finds peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/songs/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I was a wall, and my breasts were like the towers. Then I became in the king’s eyes As one [to be respected and allowed] to find peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/songs/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall and my breasts like towers. So to him I have become like one who finds peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/songs/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall and my breasts like towers. So in his eyes I have become like one who finds peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/songs/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers thereof Then was I in his eyes as one that found peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/songs/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am a wall around a city, my breasts are towers, and just looking at me brings him great pleasure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/songs/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers thereof: then was I in his eyes as one that found peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/songs/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So he considers me to be one who has found peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/songs/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts are its towers. My lover knows that with him I find contentment and peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/songs/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I was a wall and my breasts were like towers. Then I became like one who finds peace in his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/songs/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/songs/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I was a wall, and my breasts were like fortress towers. Then I found favor in his eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/songs/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts like towers, then I was in his eyes like one who found peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/songs/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/songs/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts like towers, then I was in his eyes like one who found peace. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/songs/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I [am] a wall, and my breasts as towers, "" Then I have been in his eyes as one finding peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/songs/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I am a wall, and my breasts as towers, Then I have been in his eyes as one finding peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/songs/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts as towers: then was I in his eyes as finding peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/songs/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall: and my breasts are as a tower since I am become in his presence as one finding peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/songs/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Bride to Chorus: <font color=#0000CC>I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers, since, in his presence, I have become like one who has discovered peace.</font><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/songs/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. I became in his eyes as one who brings peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/songs/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I was a wall, and my breasts were like towers; then I was in his eyes as one who brings peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/songs/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers; then I was in his eyes as one who has found favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/songs/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I am a wall and my breasts are towers; then I became in his eyes as she who found peace<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/songs/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I am a wall, And my breasts like the towers thereof; Then was I in his eyes As one that found peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/songs/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I am a wall, and my breasts are as towers; I was in their eyes as one that found peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/songs/8-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9D_QEk8ZdxU?start=1176" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/songs/8.htm">Longing for Her Beloved</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>If she is a wall, we will build a tower of silver upon her. If she is a door, we will enclose her with panels of cedar. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ḥō·w·māh (N-fs) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">am a wall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7699.htm" title="7699: wə·šā·ḏay (Conj-w:: N-mdc:: 1cs) -- The breast of a, woman, animal. Or shod; probably from shuwd contracted; the breast of a woman or animal.">and my breasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/4026.htm" title="4026: kam·miḡ·dā·lō·wṯ (Prep-k, Art:: N-mp) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">are like towers.</a> <a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I have become</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ḇə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in his eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: kə·mō·wṣ·’êṯ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To attain to, find. ">like one who brings</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Solomon had a vineyard in Baal-hamon. He leased it to the tenants. For its fruit, each was to bring a thousand shekels of silver.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10</a></span><br />A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a></span><br />Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a></span><br />Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a></span><br />Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">1 Corinthians 7:4</a></span><br />The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a></span><br />For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-23.htm">Genesis 2:23-24</a></span><br />And the man said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of man she was taken.” / For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-8</a></span><br />Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9-10</a></span><br />Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/45-11.htm">Psalm 45:11</a></span><br />and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-7.htm">1 Corinthians 11:7</a></span><br />A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Ephesians 5:31-32</a></span><br />“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” / This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">Colossians 3:18-19</a></span><br />Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Proverbs 5:18-19</a></span><br />May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth: / A loving doe, a graceful fawn—may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favor.</p><p class="hdg">a wall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/8-9.htm">Song of Solomon 8:9</a></b></br> If she <i>be</i> a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she <i>be</i> a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.</p><p class="hdg">my</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/4-5.htm">Song of Solomon 4:5</a></b></br> Thy two breasts <i>are</i> like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/7-3.htm">Song of Solomon 7:3,4,7,8</a></b></br> Thy two breasts <i>are</i> like two young roes <i>that are</i> twins… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/16-7.htm">Ezekiel 16:7</a></b></br> I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: <i>thy</i> breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou <i>wast</i> naked and bare.</p><p class="hdg">then</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8</a></b></br> But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:7,8</a></b></br> The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye <i>were</i> the fewest of all people: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Proverbs 3:4</a></b></br> So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.</p><p class="hdg">favour</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1-10</a></b></br> Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/8-8.htm">Breasts</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-5.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Contentment</a> <a href="/songs/7-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-28.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/songs/8-1.htm">Found</a> <a href="/songs/7-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-8.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/songs/8-9.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/songs/8-9.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/28-9.htm">Breasts</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-8.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">Contentment</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-10.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-10.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-8.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-13.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-16.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Good</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/songs/8-11.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-22.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-15.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Song of Solomon 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/8-1.htm">The love of the church to Christ</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/8-6.htm">The vehemence of love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/8-8.htm">The calling of the Gentiles</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/8-14.htm">the church prays for Christ's coming</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the Song of Solomon, the speaker, likely the Shulammite woman, asserts her chastity and moral integrity. The imagery of a wall suggests protection and separation from impurity, aligning with biblical themes of holiness and sanctification (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/26.htm">Isaiah 26:1</a>). Walls in ancient cities were crucial for defense, indicating the speaker's resolve to maintain her virtue. This metaphor can also be seen as a type of the Church, which is called to be set apart and holy (<a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Ephesians 5:27</a>).<p><b>and my breasts are like towers</b><br>The comparison of breasts to towers conveys maturity and readiness for love, as well as dignity and honor. Towers in ancient times were symbols of strength and watchfulness, often used for protection and vigilance. This imagery may reflect the woman's confidence in her own worth and beauty, as well as her preparedness for a committed relationship. The use of towers can also be seen as a metaphor for the nurturing and protective aspects of love, akin to the nurturing nature of Christ's love for the Church (<a href="/ephesians/5-29.htm">Ephesians 5:29</a>).<p><b>So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace</b><br>This phrase indicates the fulfillment and contentment found in a loving relationship. The speaker's purity and maturity have led to a harmonious and peaceful union with her beloved. In biblical terms, peace (shalom) encompasses wholeness, well-being, and reconciliation. This can be seen as a reflection of the peace that Christ brings to believers, reconciling them to God (<a href="/romans/5.htm">Romans 5:1</a>). The imagery of bringing peace also connects to the prophetic role of Christ as the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), who establishes a new covenant of love and unity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shulammite_woman.htm">The Shulammite Woman</a></b><br>The speaker in this verse, often interpreted as the bride or beloved in the Song of Solomon. She represents purity, strength, and maturity in her relationship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of the Song of Solomon, representing the bridegroom or lover. His relationship with the Shulammite woman is central to the account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the city is a significant backdrop in the Song of Solomon, symbolizing a place of love and union.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wall_and_towers.htm">The Wall and Towers</a></b><br>Metaphors used by the Shulammite woman to describe her strength, maturity, and the protective nature of her love.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/peace.htm">Peace</a></b><br>The outcome of the Shulammite's maturity and strength, symbolizing harmony and fulfillment in the relationship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_dignity_in_relationships.htm">Strength and Dignity in Relationships</a></b><br>The Shulammite woman’s declaration, "I am a wall," signifies her strength and dignity. In relationships, maintaining personal boundaries and integrity is crucial for mutual respect and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maturity_and_growth.htm">Maturity and Growth</a></b><br>Her reference to her breasts as towers symbolizes maturity. In our spiritual and personal lives, growth and maturity lead to deeper, more fulfilling relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/bringing_peace.htm">Bringing Peace</a></b><br>The result of her strength and maturity is peace. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers in our relationships, reflecting Christ’s love and harmony.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_wall_and_towers.htm">Symbolism of the Wall and Towers</a></b><br>The imagery of walls and towers can be seen as protective and strong. In our faith, we are called to build our lives on the solid foundation of Christ, who is our ultimate protector.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_purity.htm">The Role of Purity</a></b><br>The Shulammite’s purity is central to her identity. In a world that often devalues purity, Christians are called to uphold it as a testament to God’s design for love and relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_song_of_solomon_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_song_8_fit_with_bible_themes.htm">How do we reconcile the seemingly romantic and intimate focus of Song of Solomon 8 with the broader religious themes typical of other Bible texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_song_8_5_align_with_patriarchy.htm">How does Song of Solomon 8:5, which suggests a strong marital bond, align with biblical texts that portray marriage in more patriarchal terms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_findings_support_song_of_solomon_8_2-4.htm">Are there any archaeological findings that corroborate the cultural practices alluded to in Song of Solomon 8:2-4, or are these references purely poetic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_song_7_3_align_with_biblical_modesty.htm">Song of Solomon 7:3 - How does comparing breasts to young deer align with or contradict other biblical teachings on modesty and propriety?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/songs/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">I am a wall </span>. . .--The heroine interrupts with a protestation of her purity, and of her right to marry, being of age, and conscious of being beloved.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/songs/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 10-12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers thereof: then was I in his eyes as one that found peace. Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-hamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to brings a thousand pieces of silver. My vineyard, which is mine, is</span> <span class="cmt_word">before me: thou, O Solomon, shalt have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.</span> The meaning seems to be affectionate approval of the method just described. Solomon says, "If the young sister be, worthy of love, she shall receive more and more of defence and honour; she shall be all that I can make her." The bride takes up this thought. "So it is with me, and, in the spirit of thankful acknowledgments and praise, I will respond to all the favour of the king. King Solomon has loved me, and now I am rising higher and becoming more and more glorious because of his love." The typical reference can scarcely be missed. The Church, the bride of the Lamb, shines only in the light of him whose favour is life, and whose loving kindness is better than life. The comparison to a city with the walls and towers, while it would seem a little far fetched in a love song, is quite in place if the typical intention was in the mind of the writer. He was thinking of the city of God, "beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth." "One that findeth peace" is the same as "one that findeth favour," that is, one who is the object of his affection. There are several references which confirm this, such as <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Esther 2:17</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/24-1.htm">Deuteronomy 24:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/31-2.htm">Jeremiah 31:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/41-10.htm">Psalm 41:10</a>. The word "peace" (<span class="accented">shalom</span>) is in all probability purposely chosen in this case as a kind of play on the name <span class="accented">Solomon</span>, which appears immediately afterwards. "The king of peace delights in me because I am peace in his eyes." The Church is after the image of the King. His likeness in her makes her beautiful. Men take knowledge of Christians that they have been with Jesus (see <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9</a>). It is scarcely necessary to point out that this language of the bride is entirely against the shepherd theory. She could not have talked of finding peace in his eyes if she was torn from her true lover. The bride then goes on to express her devotedness to the king and her desire to bring forth abundance for him. She uses as an example, which perhaps was typical in her time and country, some remarkably fruitful vineyard of the king's. She will, in like manner, realize all his highest wishes. All that she has shall be his. The name Baal-hamon (<span class="hebrew">בַּעַלחָמון</span>) in the LXX. <span class="greek">Βεελαμών</span> (cf. Judith 8:3), designates probably a place near to Sunem, somewhere to the north, on the further side of the Plain of Jezreeh The produce of the vineyard must have been very large, as every keeper was to bring in for himself a thousand shekels of silver. It is not stated how many keepers there were, but the word which is employed is not "servants," but "watchers, or overseers." A vineyard was divided into portions, with a certain definite prescribed number of vines in each portion. In <a href="/isaiah/7-23.htm">Isaiah 7:23</a> we read, "And it shall come to pass in that day that every place where there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings shall even be for briers and thorns." Now, a thousand silverlings was one shekel, so that if this passage can be taken as throwing light on what the bride says, it would imply that, instead of one shekel forevery thousand vines, every keeper brought a thousand shekels. That would seem impossible, so that the parallel can scarcely be strict. Perhaps the largeness of the vineyard is referred to, and each of the keepers would have many thousands of vines under his inspection. The general meaning, however, is not obscure. The vineyard was a celebrated one, and was taken as a typical instance of fertility and abundance. When the bride speaks of her vineyard which is before her, there may be an allusion to her previous manner of life as a rustic maiden employed in the vineyards, and to her own position as a keeper or as one of the family. But this is not intended to be prominently expressed. The whole spirit of the poem justifies the view that she is speaking of her person. She invited Solomon to rejoice in the beauty and fragrance of her garden, to pluck the fruits, to revel in the delights. Everything that is pleasant and lovely is before him (see <a href="/songs/4-12.htm">Song of Solomon 4:12</a>; <a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Song of Solomon 5:1</a>). <span class="accented">Before me</span>; that is, in my power is all this delight, and my desire is to my husband; all that I have is his. Like the far-famed keepers of Baal-hamon, I will give the king a thousand shekels, that is, the utmost that the vineyard can produce, and "those that keep the fruit thereof" shall have two hundred - perhaps meaning a hundred each, that is a tenth, which was the ancient tithe due to the priests. It may be, however, that a double tithe is intended. The king shall be satisfied, and all those who labour for the king shall be more than ever rewarded. If we take such words as typical, they point to a state of things in the history of the kingdom of God when the spiritual and the temporal shall be perfectly adjusted. The keepers of the vineyard have often made sad havoc of the vineyard itself because of their greedy discontent. The fruits which have been yielded by the Church have fallen very far short. The husbandmen have ill treated the Lord's servants. But all the judgments which have been poured out both upon ancient Jews and upon the corrupt Christendom of later times have been directed to one end, to make the vineyard of the Lord more fruitful, to remove the things which are offensive in his sight, to satisfy him whose soul travailed for his people; for herein is the Father glorified in the Son, when them who bear the name of the Beloved "bear much fruit." Then the keepers of the vineyard will themselves rejoice, not that they reap a larger harvest of this world's good, not "for filthy lucre's sake," but because their hearts are one with his whose vineyard they keep, and to see the fruit abound is to fill them with joy. Surely we shall recognize in such language an anticipation of the many allusions which are found both in the prophets and psalms and in the discourses of our Lord himself. "The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant" (<a href="/isaiah/5-7.htm">Isaiah 5:7</a>) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/songs/8-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">am a wall</span><br /><span class="heb">חוֹמָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·w·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall of protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my breasts</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁדַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - mdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7699.htm">Strong's 7699: </a> </span><span class="str2">The breast of a, woman, animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are like towers.</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּמִּגְדָּל֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(kam·miḡ·dā·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֛ז</span> <span class="translit">(’āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> </span><span class="str2">At that time, place, therefore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have become</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיִ֥יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">בְעֵינָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like one who brings</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמוֹצְאֵ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·mō·wṣ·’êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peace.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/songs/8-10.htm">Song of Solomon 8:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/songs/8-10.htm">OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 8:10 I am a wall and my breasts (Song Songs SS So Can)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/songs/8-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Song of Solomon 8:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 8:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/songs/8-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Song of Solomon 8:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 8:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>