Song of Solomon 1:4 “Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chamb…”

Song of Solomon 1:4

Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. The Friends We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. The Bride It is only right that they adore you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.

World English Bible

Take me away with you. Let’s hurry. The king has brought me into his rooms. Friends We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! Beloved They are right to love you.

American Standard Version

Draw me; we will run after thee: The king hath brought me into his chambers; We will be glad and rejoice in thee; We will make mention of thy love more than of wine: Rightly do they love thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

I am blacke, O daughters of Ierusalem, but comely, as the tentes of Kedar, and as the curtaines of Salomon.

Darby Translation

Draw me, we will run after thee! — The king hath brought me into his chambers — We will be glad and rejoice in thee, We will remember thy love more than wine. They love thee uprightly.

Young's Literal Translation

Draw me: after thee we run, The king hath brought me into his inner chambers, We do joy and rejoice in thee, We mention thy loves more than wine, Uprightly they have loved thee!

Bible in Basic English

Take me to you, and we will go after you: the king has taken me into his house. We will be glad and full of joy in you, we will give more thought to your love than to wine: rightly are they your lovers.

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Cross references

“Draw”

Hosea 11:4 John 6:44 John 12:32 Jeremiah 31:3 Philippians 2:12 Philippians 2:13

Hosea 11:4 · BSB

I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them.

John 6:44 · BSB

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 12:32 · BSB

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

Jeremiah 31:3 · BSB

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

Philippians 2:12 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:13 · BSB

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

“we will”

Hebrews 12:1 Psalm 119:32 Psalm 119:60

Hebrews 12:1 · BSB

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Psalm 119:32 · BSB

I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.

Psalm 119:60 · BSB

I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.

“the king”

Song of Solomon 3:4 Matthew 25:10 Song of Solomon 2:3–5 Ephesians 2:6 Psalm 45:14 Psalm 45:15

Song of Solomon 3:4 · BSB

I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me.

Matthew 25:10 · BSB

But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

Song of Solomon 2:3–5 · BSB

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

Ephesians 2:6 · BSB

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

Psalm 45:14 · BSB

In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.

Psalm 45:15 · BSB

They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.

“we will be”

Psalm 149:2 Isaiah 25:8 Isaiah 45:25 Isaiah 61:3 Zechariah 9:9 Luke 2:10

Psalm 149:2 · BSB

Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.

Isaiah 25:8 · BSB

He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 45:25 · BSB

In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.

Isaiah 61:3 · BSB

to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the L…

Zechariah 9:9 · BSB

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Luke 2:10 · BSB

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

“remember”

Isaiah 63:7 Luke 22:19 Psalm 42:4 Psalm 48:9 Psalm 63:5 Psalm 111:4

Isaiah 63:7 · BSB

I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Luke 22:19 · BSB

And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

Psalm 42:4 · BSB

These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.

Psalm 48:9 · BSB

Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.

Psalm 63:5 · BSB

My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

Psalm 111:4 · BSB

He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

“the upright love thee”

John 21:15–17 Ephesians 6:24 Song of Solomon 1:3

John 21:15–17 · BSB

When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”

Ephesians 6:24 · BSB

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

Song of Solomon 1:3 · BSB

The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.

5I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon.

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