Song of Solomon 1:4 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

²Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.

³Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

⁴Draw 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.

⁵I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

⁶Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.

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Reflection Questions

How do you express your love to those you care about?

What does it mean to you to be drawn towards someone?

When have you felt a strong desire to connect with someone special?

Life Application

love

Make time to nurture your relationships, showing affection and appreciation.

community

Consider how you can draw closer to friends and family in meaningful ways.

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